Rufous-browed Flycatcher (Anthipes solitaris malayana) Nesting

Disclosure of nest observation:

I observed the nest for less than 5 minutes and then left the location; just sufficient time to use a hand phone camera to take some overview and zoomed in images for perspective. The birds appeared concerned with my presence (probably had juveniles) and the location does not allow (not suitable) for distant viewing. 

I observed a Rufous-browed Flycatcher (Anthipes solitaris malayana) nesting in Cameron Highlands at ~1,700m ASL on 30th June 2022. I was walking along a mountain road, with primary vegetation on both sides, when a pair of Rufous-browed Flycatchers flew off (startled) from an embankment. I stood watching them (taking some images) and one bird then flew very close. It landed on the road and approached close to me. It then did a number of wing-flicks and tried to lead me away. I recognised they were nesting and looked closely at the embankment.

The behaviour of the birds suggested that nest building was complete and juveniles were present. 

This is the third time in five years that I have observed a nest at almost the same location.  

Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS

Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

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