Some Giant Mahang (Macaranga gigantea) are located at the fringe of the forest and I saw two Oriental Magpie Robins (Copsychus saularis musicus) feeding on fruit. In the composite (insert) shown below you can see fruit in the beak. I … Continued
Three new species of birds were seen feeding on the fruit of the Giant Mahang (Macaranga gigantea) on this day. Verditer Flycatchers (Eumyias thalassinus thalassoides), Green-backed Flycatchers (Narcissus Flycatcher, Ficedula narcissina elisae) and Oriental Magpie Robins (Copsychus saularis musicus). Verditer … Continued
I saw two new bird species feeding on the fruit of a Giant Mahang (Macaranga gigantea) that was located on a trail in primary forest. The fruit of the Giant Mahang attracts many birds and mammals. The Giant Mahang is a towering … Continued
I saw two Baya Weavers (Ploceus philippinus infortunatus) feeding on the fruits of a Giant Mahang (Macaranga gigantea) that was located at the fringe of primary forest. The fruits of the Giant Mahang attracts many birds and mammals. This is … Continued
“Was fortunate to meet up with this solitary adult male Crimson-winged Woodpecker (Picus puniceus observandus) foraging in dense jungle (above); largely taking insect prey from tree knots (below) and under the bark. “The marking on the breast and back make … Continued
“I heard this adult male Crimson-winged Woodpecker (Picus puniceus observandus) long before I saw him (below). He was busy working on a tree trunk (presumably for insects), very high in the canopy and would intermittently call out. “Calls were 25-30 … Continued
“Spotted a female Yellow-rumped Flycatcher (Ficedula zanthopygia), high in the canopy, feeding on the fruit of the Giant Mahang (Macaranga gigantea). It is a tall tree at 15-20 meters with a spreading crown that provides good shade. “Birds that I … Continued
“I spotted two species of woodpeckers feeding on the fruit of the Giant Mahang (Macaranga gigantea). One was the Crimson-winged Woodpecker (Picus puniceus observandus). I saw an adult female feeding on many fruits high in the canopy (above). “The second … Continued
“Both the Common Mahang (Macaranga bancana) LINK and the Giant Mahang (Macaranga gigantea) are trees whose fruit attract large numbers of species. The Giant Mahang is not an easy tree to watch birds in (see image). It is a tall … Continued
1. Banded Woodpecker (= Banded Yellownape) (Picus miniaceus malaccensis) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Urban park environment 21th November 2011 “Over the years the Banded Woodpecker has become increasingly common. We have one pair resident in our urban neighbourhood and visit our … Continued
