I was surprised to see five Whiskered Treeswifts (Hemiprocne comata comata) together in one location. I have almost always seen them in pairs. I have seen three before, where there was a courtship ‘battle’ for a female. But on this … Continued
During this Covid 19 lockdown period we had noticed a pair of Pink-necked Green Pigeons building a nest in the garden; I observed the male a number of times bringing nesting material to the female. It was a precarious location … Continued
Most likely this is a Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius curonicus), other subspecies very rare in region. It is moving from a breeding to a non-breeding plumage. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Malim Nawar, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: … Continued
Some left over observation from wetlands at the Johore coast, Malaysia and Sungei Buloh, Singapore. I saw quite a number of Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) at both locations. The above is a Milky Stork from Johore, Malaysia. The above is … Continued
There were more than 20 Little Cuckoo-Doves (Macropygia ruficeps malayana) in a dense clump of trees and bushes. I watched the courtship chase and calls of the group. The above bird is a female. The above is a sonogram and … Continued
Ashy Minivets (Pericrocotus divaricatus) are generally found in wild urban gardens as well as along trails at the edge of primary jungle. Occasionally they are garden visitors during the migratory period. Post 1. Female bird along a trail at the … Continued
I was watching the courtship chase and listening to the calls of a group of Little Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia ruficeps malayana) (more than 20) when I spotted this female Barred Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia unchall unchall). I am sure there were more in … Continued
Some of the immature Brown Shrikes (Lanius cristatus) I saw yesterday. One key distinguishing feature, pointed out to me by a colleague, that supports immature birds from adult females is the scaling on the crown – seen in all birds. Suspect … Continued
Post 1. Unsure of the sex of this juvenile. I have not been paying enough attention to two Brown-throated Sunbirds (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis) in the garden who have been enjoying the nectar from our Callistemon spp (Bottlebrush tree) and Albizia … Continued
On 7th February 2019 I saw a number of Brown Shrikes (Lanius cristatus) that were moulting. This was at an extensive Rice Growing region that provided wetlands at Ulu Dedap, Perak. Managed to get near this one for images (above). Both … Continued
