But-but sound

Burung But-but Kecil - Lesser Coucal

Malay named the bird is very simple, according to their sound/song. Like Wak-wak (Waterhen), Terkukur (Spotted Dove), Tiung (Common Myna) and But-But (say as boot-boot) here.

Location: Padang Golf Raub, Pahang.
Click the button below to hear a But-but song.
Recordists David Farrow from Xeno-canto Asia

Common Birds at Raub's Open Grassland

My initial plan for labour day holiday birding was at Fraser's Hill.
Last minute family commitment change my plan to just one hour morning birding at my usual watering hole.
Here are some of everyday birds;

Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) - male
Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus)

Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus) - this migrant bird was still here.
Noisy Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis), sunbathing and stretching his wing.
and this common Baya weaver singing at his nest.

--- open grassland birds taken last year.

White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata)

White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja)

This is the view of open grassland at Raub's Golf Course.

Location: Padang Golf Raub, Pahang.

Lesser Coucal - But-But di Pokok Senuduk

Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis javanensis) - probably Juvenile or Assuming breeding plumage.
on Melastoma malabathricum plant - Pokok Senuduk

Burung But-but Kecil - Caucal

I found this Lesser Caucal at Raub's Golf Course, near the pump house.

Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis) - Bubut Kecil

Burung But-but Kecil - Lesser Coucal

My last Sunday Lifer at open grassland that bordering the Raub Golf Course

Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis)

Much better picture with clear perched this Monday morning.
Medium size bird, about 38cm

This is assuming breeding plumage adult, nape and upper back with pale buff streaking.
I noticed this bird didn't immediately swallow the meal, but just keep that green grasshopper at its beak for a long time. Maybe keeping that for courtship ritual of offering each other titbits like a leaf or grasshopper. Maybe this food is for her chicks?
I have seen the pair two days ago, but didn't managed to photograph it.