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In having observed numerous Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus infortunatus) males build their remarkable nests. I ask myself “do females assist in nest building?” Males usually build nests until the helmet […]
Some Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis strigata) were nesting in cave temple statues. What a great, aesthetic location to nest but I doubt the birds were aware. Amar-Singh HSS […]
A juvenile Baya Weaver. Posting some images of a juvenile Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus infortunatus) that I saw at close range. Wells (2007) says about juveniles: Generally female-like. Distinguishing characteristics are […]
Asian Fairy Bluebirds (Irena puella malayensis) have a wider range of calls. This adult male was singing high in the canopy for an extended period. It was a collection of […]
The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta garzetta) is diverse in its foraging techniques for catching aquatic prey (mainly fish but also insects). This has been extensively documented by a variety of […]
Female A small family or social unit of 3 Blue-crowned Hanging Parrots (Loriculus galgulus) – two males and one female. Female My anecdotal experience is that numbers are coming down […]
Saw two Arctic Warblers (Phylloscopus borealis) feeding in the same immediate location. This was a bit unexpected for me, always having only seen one except when due to migrate back. […]
In the past few months, since January 2020, I have been seeing Asian Openbills (Anastomus oscitans) in the city. Initially at the fringe, and now in the heart of the […]
I saw this darker looking ‘Asian Brown Flycatcher’ and considered M. d. williamsoni (Brown-streaked Flycatcher). David Wells (2007 & pers. comm. 2018) states that williamsoni “normally has an all-yellow, not black-tipped, lower mandible”. I […]
Many barbets at the fruiting Ficus religiosa (Sacred Fig) especially the Blue-eared Barbets Megalaima australis duvaucelii (Psilopogon duvaucelii duvaucelii) (10-12 birds), Gold-whiskered Barbet Megalaima chrysopogon (8-9 birds) and an occasional Lineated Barbet Psilopogon lineatus and […]
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