Arctic Warbler feeding on spider
“Hard to say this Arctic Warbler is Phylloscopus borealis, examinandus or xanthodry as no vocalisation heard. “It was foraging for insects and caught a spider. “Was taking advantage of the large number of birds feeding on the fruits of the … Continued
Baya Weaver – song and calls
“It is interesting to note how little is documented about the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus infortunatus) calls locally. Possibly because they are considered common birds and hence less observed. Wells (2007) notes two types of calls – a harsh ‘chit’ … Continued
White-throated Kingfisher – nesting
Quite a number of White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis perpulchra) are breeding in the city and using man-made holes, especially blocked drainage holes. Note mud-stained beak in the above image. We wonder if, after some generations, they will have impaired abilities to … Continued
White-breasted Woodswallow – feeding
White-breasted Woodswallow (Artamus leucorynchus amydrus) are ubiquitous in the East Malaysian cities of Borneo. In West Malaysia they were in the past confined to the coastal regions of Perak and Selangor; assumed to be birds that made a sea crossing … Continued
Greater Coucal – courtship behaviour
A Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis intermedius) came out of the forest onto a tall tree on the path I was on and proceeded to ‘display’. I had first thought it was sunning the wings/plumage, a common behaviour in the mornings … Continued
Greater Flameback – family group
I spent the morning in mangrove forest and met up with a family unit of Greater Flamebacks (Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus indomalayicus). The image above shows the adult male is bottom centre and juvenile/immature male top left. The adult male displayed dominant … Continued
Java Sparrow – family unit
A family unit of 4 birds, 2 adults and 2 immature Java Sparrows (Lonchura oryzivora); note the brown in the plumage of the 2 birds in the background in the above image. The head is also not as black. A … Continued
White-throated Kingfisher – with prey
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis perpulchra) with a cricket or roach-like prey. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Urban environment Date: 3rd September 2020 Equipment: Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Nikon AF-S Nikkor … Continued
Common Iora – male and female
Male Common Iora. Although the Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia horizoptera) is common, just as its name implies, it never fails to delight. Female Common Iora. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Malim Nawar Wetlands, Perak, Malaysia … Continued
Lineated Barbet – prey for young
I observed a Lineated Barbet (Megalaima lineata hodgsoni) that was nesting, hunting for prey for the juveniles. It explored the crown of a Sea Almond Tree (Terminalia catappa) and inspected under a number of the leaves; managed to get a … Continued
