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Masked Finfoot
tunpin.ong

Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personata)

This is one of the most elusive waterbirds in Oriental Region. Malaysian birders were very lucky to encounter one bold wintering female hanging around from Nov2004 until May2005. This individual has become the country's most 'watched' bird.
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Habitat
Pond fringed by forest reserve.
Location
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
Date taken
07 Feb 2005
Scientific name
Heliopais personata
Equipment used
Nikon CP995 Swarovski AT80HD Combo, with custom-made adapter from Cheang
Tom Tarrant
Opus Editor
Great shot, TPO, we 'dipped' on one at Taman Negara 8 years ago, will have to go to FRIM next time!
Tom
 
Leslie
What a unique and beautiful bird. Great shot and lucky you to have gotten to see it :)
 

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