While watching Yellow-bellied Prinias (Prinia flaviventris rafflesi) at close range, I also managed to do considerable recording of the ‘classical’ song from 3 adult male birds. Wells 2007 described this classical song or musical thrill as “tidli-idli-ul”. Handbook of Birds … Continued
I was watching a pair of adult Blue-throated Bee-eaters (Merops viridis) doing aerial sallies to catch insects; they usually return to the same perch with the prey. One of the birds suddenly took off for a location 30-35 meters away … Continued
I observed this single Banded Broadbill (Eurylaimus javanicus pallidus) as part of a mixed foraging party. Most sources do not state its participation in bird waves excect for Wells (2007) who quotes one source to affirm this. The other birds … Continued
Daurian starlings (Agropsar sturninus) are migratory birds which spend the winter months in South East Asia. They belong to the family Sturnidae and arrive from about September each year. We are more familiar with mynahs and glossy starlings from this … Continued
Observed a small social group of 3 adults and 3 juveniles White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja maja) this morning. The usual clutch size is 4-5 (Wells 2007); on this occasion here were only 3 juveniles. Some observations on feeding of juveniles: … Continued
Birds from the genus Corvus are black, black and grey, black and white (pied) or in shades of grey. The feathers display sheens of purple, blue, green or silver. This genus does not have carotenoid pigments in the feathers and this … Continued
Was watching birds in the large overgrown Chinese graveyard just next to our home. The Covid-19 lockdowns appear to have been good for the White-headed Munias (Lonchura maja). Saw two different flocks. One flock, that I could image and count, … Continued
Our more than 2 year resident male Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus bimaculatus) has a purpose-built platform that it uses most days. But occasionally a new perch is tested. Here resting on the large leaf of a Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) species growing wild … Continued
One hole/nest is just not enough for this Banded Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma miniaceum malaccense). Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Semi-urban environment Date: 13th February 2019 Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Tamron SP … Continued
I had an opportunity to have an extended observation of a presumed family unit of 4 Abbott’s Babblers (Malacocincla abbotti olivacea). I suggest family unit as it is generally described in literature as solitary or in pairs; I have usually … Continued
