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Black-and-red Broadbill of Borneo

on 4th June 2016

BroadbillBnR [AmarSingh] 1

“Although often seen in riverine areas, I saw a few Black-and-red Broadbills (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos macrorhynchos) at the RDC entrance (centre location).

BroadbillBnR [AmarSingh] 2
“Above is a close up to show the green iris.

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“One key difference between C. m. malaccensis in Peninsular Malaysia from C. m. macrorhynchos in Borneo is the white on the underside of the tail (see composite above, C. m. macrorhynchos on the left).

Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
1st May 2016

Location: RDC, Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Habitat: Interior of forest reserve, thick canopy

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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.

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