Post 1. I observed a pair of Jambu Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus jambu) in March 2022 in Perak, feeding on the fruit of the Vitex pinnata (Malayan Teak, local name “Leban”) – fruits are 5-8 mm in diameter, black when ripe and … Continued
I have always been on the lookout for female Plaintive Cuckoos (Cacomantis merulinus threnodes) in grey morph. We are of course familiar with the female in the hepatic or rufous morph. Erritzøe, Mann & Brammer (2012) state that adult female … Continued
I frequently observe the White-bellied Erpornis (Erpornis zantholeuca) as a small group, often part of a mixed-species foraging party. Today, 3rd February 2022, at the Kledang Saiong Forest Reserve, Ipoh, Perak, I saw 4-5 birds foraging with 4 Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher … Continued
I saw 2 Banded Bay Cuckoos (Cacomantis sonneratii malayanusbirds) together today, foraging and calling together; this was unexpected. Both look like adults. It was also interesting to note the white at the side of the tail, proximally that that showed … Continued
The second migratory cuckoo I saw in an urban setting and I think it is and Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus). Appreciate any confirmation of ID. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Urban city environment Date: 28th March 2018 Equipment: … Continued
There is a very tall flowering tree at this site that attracts Spiderhunters, Sunbirds, Flowerpeckers to its nectar. It is difficult to observe all the birds visiting as the tree is very tall and has fairly dense foliage. It is … Continued
These are from call recordings of the Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis singalensismade). The sunbird was a self-feeding, immature male I posted from 17th August 2020. Different sources have described song and calls in different ways with trills, chirps and a … Continued
Wells (2007) indicates that in Peninsula Malaysia, direct evidence of Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis interposita) feeding on nectar is lacking and suggests that they eat mainly arthropods and insects. Cheke & Mann (2001) state that apart from insects and caterpillars … Continued
– plumage After one of my Taiwan trips, I was keen to have a re-look at our local Prinias – Yellow-bellied Prinia (Prinia flaviventris rafflesi) . I met 4 pairs today at close quarters, all appeared to be breeding, and I was … Continued
I saw a number of Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus intermedius) at this site. One was a family group of 3 birds, comprising an adult and 2 juveniles (below). The adult appeared to be ‘in attendance’ but the juveniles did attempt … Continued
