Search

Sleeping birds at Kinabatangan, Sabah

on 25th April 2010

At Kinabatangan in Sabah, Lena Chow had a night cruise along the Menanggul tributary where she spotted a few sleeping birds. These diurnal birds were not too bothered by the vessel or the naturalists on board as efforts were made to minimise any disturbance.

The Stork-billed Kingfisher (Halcyon capensis) was obviously aware of the intrusion as its eyes were open (above left). Similarly, the Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting) was somewhat aware of the visitors as its eyes were open although covered with the nictitating membrane (above right). However, the two White-chested Babblers (Trichastoma rostratum) were obviously oblivious of their surroundings. The first, although in is normal perching posture, had its eyes closed (below left). The other bird was comfortably sleeping, with its head tugged under its wing, looking like a furry ball (below right).

Check out our earlier postings on sleeping birds: Blue-winged Pitta, Chestnut-naped Forktail and Common Tailorbird.

All images by Lena Chow.

If you like this post please tap on the Like button at the left bottom of page. Any views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the authors/contributors, and are not endorsed by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM, NUS) or its affiliated institutions. Readers are encouraged to use their discretion before making any decisions or judgements based on the information presented.

YC Wee

Dr Wee played a significant role as a green advocate in Singapore through his extensive involvement in various organizations and committees: as Secretary and Chairman for the Malayan Nature Society (Singapore Branch), and with the Nature Society (Singapore) as founding President (1978-1995). He has also served in the Nature Reserve Board (1987-1989), Nature Reserves Committee (1990-1996), National Council on the Environment/Singapore Environment Council (1992-1996), Work-Group on Nature Conservation (1992) and Inter-Varsity Council on the Environment (1995-1997). He is Patron of the Singapore Gardening Society and was appointed Honorary Museum Associate of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) in 2012. In 2005, Dr Wee started the Bird Ecology Study Group. With more than 6,000 entries, the website has become a valuable resource consulted by students, birdwatchers and researchers locally and internationally. The views and opinions expressed in this article are his own, and do not represent those of LKCNHM, the National University of Singapore or its affiliated institutions.

Other posts by YC Wee

2 Responses

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Categories
Archives

Overall visits (since 2005)

Live visitors
790
10467
Visitors Today
51749468
Total
Visitors

Clustrmaps (since 2016)