“I observed an adult male Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis flammaxillaris) male feeding on one of its favourite household nectar sources, Devil’s Backbone (Pedilanthus tithymaloides, now called Euphorbia ithymaloides). I was fortunate to image the display of the pectoral tufts that … Continued
The Etlingera elatior, commonly known as the Torch Ginger or Bunga Kantan, is an important plant in Southeast Asia and has spectacular flowers. The plant is cultivated for the flowers to be used as herbs, spices in dishes (rojak, laksa, … Continued
The Mimusops elengi tree, locally called the Tanjong Tree, Bunga Tanjung or Spanish Cherry, is a tree I am familiar with (native to Southeast Asia). I did know its name in the past but lost it (old age) until recently … Continued
Post 1 I was entirely happy with my opinions expressed about the behaviour of the Spectacled Spiderhunter posted earlier as I have no evidence of the immaturity of the bird seen. This type of ‘wing-fluttering-food-begging’ type of behaviour has been … Continued
It was a very wet morning today and I returned home to watch Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis flammaxillaris-ornatus intergrades) feeding on nectar. There is a wonderful Malvaviscus arboreus (Wax Mallow or Ladies Teardrop) bush that they usually visit very early … Continued
I saw 4 different adult male Olive-backed Sunbirds (Cinnyris jugularis flammaxillaris-ornatus intergrades) and 2 adult females feeding on the Malvaviscus arboreus nectar this morning. Surprisingly, there was no conflict between the adults while feeding. There is much minor variation in … Continued
Some full views of the male Olive-backed Sunbirds (Cinnyris jugularis flammaxillaris-ornatus intergrades) both above and the females below. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Urban environment Date: 28th September 2020 Equipment: Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Nikon AF-S … Continued
There is always some bird action going on in our garden. The sunbirds have been very active recently and today we observed some serious interaction. Two to three Brown-throated Sunbirds (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis) were having a noisy ‘discussion’. At first … Continued
I have observed Olive-backed Sunbirds (Cinnyris jugularis) feeding on the nectar of Clitoria ternatea (blue pea or butterfly pea) flowers a number of times but missed image documentation. This is a new food source for the species. I saw the activity … Continued
I saw a family unit of four Crimson Sunbirds (Aethopyga siparaja siparaja) from a distance. I observed them feeding on the nectar of the Acacia mangium (above shows the plant; no images of flowers and feeding) and a wild Ipomoea … Continued
