“I had previously posted on this, see: LINK “Another fruiting Madras thorn tree (Pithecellobium dulce) near my home with Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis maculates) feeding. They are harder to approach for images so stayed in the car as a hide … Continued
The Sterculia colorata (Scarlet Sterculia or Bonfire Tree) originates from the forests of the Western Ghats and the Deccan in India. A few trees have been planted in Ipoh in the 1960s. It flowers once a year and sheds all … Continued
This is the second interesting behaviour we observed with Black-thighed Falconets (Microhierax fringillarius) today in the city. This is a family of four birds, two of which behaved like younger (first year adult) birds. Black-thighed Falconets are well known (and … Continued
I have noted Black-naped Orioles (Oriolus chinensis maculatus ) robbing the nests of other birds occasionally and observed birds chasing Black-naped Orioles away from nests more often. Most observations are too fast to document easily on camera or video. In February … Continued
I have often seen this tree but not appreciated its value to birds. I have not been able to identify it and appreciate any ideas/support. It is a tree that grows as part of secondary forest and prefers good sun. … 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
Johnny Wee’s images of the Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis) feeding on a ripe Papaya fruit (Carica papaya) is too eye-catching to ignore. An earlier post by Cheong Wen Chun can be viewed HERE. This oriole feeds mainly on fruits (Wells, … Continued
“It was dark and wet morning today after many hot days. I was watching the family group I posted earlier of 2 juvenile and one adult Dollarbirds. At around 9.10am one of the birds abruptly gave a loud call and … Continued
The video of an adult Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis) feeding its chicks in the nest by Art Teo also caught the adult removing the faecal sac from one of the chicks. During the first few days of a chick’s life, … Continued
“The Sterculia colorata (Scarlet Sterculia or Bonfire Tree) originates from the forests of the Western Ghats and the Deccan in India. A few trees have been planted in Ipoh in the 1960s. It flowers once a year and sheds all … Continued
