Australian Wood Duck Maned Duck (Chenonetta jubata) It is visually a small-billed, grey-bodied grazing duck, about 45-60cm in length. The male has a rounded, dark chestnut head with a black mane down the back of its nape. Its eyes … Continued
There is a perceptible air of excitement amongst the birding circles in Singapore caused by the appearance of a brown hawk-owl along Mandai Track 7. Art Toh and Peach Won shared this picture of the bird with different coloured … Continued
Galeopterus variegatus, also known as Sunda Colugo and the Malayan Flying Lemur. Recent DNA studies have revealed colugos to be relatives of primates. They are secretive nocturnal animals, silent efficient gliders and feed on young leaves of trees. Young ones … Continued
BESGroup was conceptualised in 2005 by Prof. YC Wee and built up steadily through hard work and a constant flow of contributions from citizen scientists of all walks of life. Ordinary folks had observed and documented events in nature using … Continued
Tockus erythrorhynchus This hornbill is also known as African red-billed hornbill or Northern red-billed hornbill. It is endemic to Africa and populate sub-saharan areas. This subspecies is found in Ethiopia, Somalia and southward to Tanzania. The species is not listed … Continued
Article by K-LW 4 August 2021 I found a Slaty-breasted Rail walking around my garden one early morning in May 2021. It is a shy bird of swampy, grassy, watery habitat, usually solitary and silent. Adults are about 10 … Continued
Slaty-breasted Rail found an earthworm in the garden and eating it. K-LW 4 August 2021
Article by K-LW 4 August 2021 I was woken up by a noisy bird one early morning in May 2021. I found a Slaty-breasted rail in my garden. It has been frequenting my garden for a while, but this … Continued
