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White-rumped Munia – plumage

on 23rd December 2018
View from above.

“A small group of 4 birds, possibly a family unit of White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata subsquamicollis, is said to be darker above (above) with white streaks and pointed tail feathers (HBW 2018).

View from below.

“I saw some birds frequently flash the white rump while feeding (below).

Flashing the white rump while feeding.

“I am not sure if this was in response to concern with my watching (although I could get very close) or some communication with other birds (family or other species)

View from the side.

Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
17th September 2018

Location: Kledang-Sayong Forest Reserve, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Habitat: Fringe of primary jungle

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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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