A female pink-necked pigeon (Treron vernans) was seen feeding happily on a MacArthur palm (Ptychosperma macarthurii) tree. The bird selected ripe fruits from a mass of fruits at different stages of ripening. In the second video, the bird can be … Continued
The extended foraging observation of the 11 Chinese Pond-herons (Ardeola bacchus) that I observed for 1.5 hours offered an opportunity to see their food items. In addition, there was a single Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis coromundus) that was feeding with … Continued
Two impressive flight images of the Eastern/Japanese Buzzard (Buteo japonicas) photographed in East Hokkaido, Japan. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: East Hokkaido, Japan Date: 4th June 2019 Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di … Continued
A number of Gold-whiskered Barbet turn up at the fruiting Bridelia tomentosa. They pluck the fruit with the tip of the beak and throw it backwards to swallow. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Ulu Kinta Forest Reserve, … Continued
I saw this young (immature) self-feeding Flowerpecker at the forest edge in Ipoh on 22nd July 2021. It had a white malar stripe developing with some yellow in the breast. There was a thick orange bill tipped with black. There was … Continued
We saw many Chestnut-capped Laughingthrushes (Garrulax mitratus major), often at very close range (above, below) as they are not shy. They are very vocal and gregarious; often in groups of 5-6 and up to 12-15 at times. They will scamper … Continued
I saw a large flock of Common Redshanks (Tringa totanus); about 25-35 birds spread out around the jetty walkway. Some birds were clearly just coming out of breeding plumage (above), others in non-breeding plumage (below). But I was confused with … Continued
I saw a family unit of four Crimson Sunbirds (Aethopyga siparaja siparaja) from a distance. I observed them feeding on the nectar of the Acacia mangium (above shows the plant; no images of flowers and feeding) and a wild Ipomoea … Continued
The Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) must be the wader with the widest habitat distribution when on migration. I have seen it from the coast all the way to deep inland and along jungle streams. This solitary bird was on a … Continued
There were 6 Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) at this site (above, below). The image below shows one preening with a clear view of the tail. A short video clip of one of the birds feeding (taking small snails) here: https://youtu.be/e1BGabESnCY Amar-Singh … Continued
