“Due to the presence of the juvenile Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), there has been an influx of mynas in my neighbourhood; at times in excess of 15 birds. The majority are Common Mynas (Acridotheres tristis) but a number of Jungle … Continued
I saw a pair of Buff-rumped Woodpecker (Meiglyptes tristis) on 7th February 2023 at a forest reserve outside of Ipoh (see image 1). This section of the forest has been partly logged decades ago, with strong re-growth and primary forest on … Continued
A composite of the four mynas. A family of 4 Jungle/Javan Mynas landed on a pole just near to my car; 2 adults with 2 juveniles. The image above is a composite of 4 images – as the birds were … Continued
I saw a pair of Javan Mynas (Acridotheres javanicus) with prey for young (nest not seen). Prey was caterpillars and a grasshopper. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Ulu Dedap, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Extensive Rice Growing … Continued
A ripe papaya (Carica papaya) is a magnet for many birds to feed on. Among the feeders seen: Lineated Barbet Megalaima lineata hodgsoni (below). Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis maculatus (below). Javan Myna Acridotheres javanicus (below). Yellow Vented Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier … Continued
Javan Mynah (Acridotheres javanicus) The Javan Mynah is the most common mynah in Singapore. It has displaced the local brown Common Mynah (Acridotheres tristis) which is infrequently sighted nowadays. Albinism Albinism is a congenital disorder characterized in humans by … Continued
I am saddened by the passing of Subaraj Rajathurai on 22nd October 2019 at the age of 56. I came to know of him about two decades ago when I was Hon. Secretary of the Malayan Nature Society (Singapore Branch) … Continued
A family of Oriental Pied Hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris) recently raided a bulbul’s nest in a bamboo clump growing in my front neighbour’s garden. One of the hornbills successfully flew off with an egg or a chick. Since then the family … Continued
An earlier post established that the Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) needs 25 days to be with its parents after fledging in order to learn how to fend for itself. This is termed the fledgling period by Erritzoe et al. (2007). … Continued
The Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia) is a slender climber (above). Like other members of the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae), the flowers are unisexual (below). Male and female flowers of the Bitter Gourd are found on the same plant. As implied by … Continued
