Post 1. There are two migrant races of Orange-headed Thrush (Geokichla citrina) to Peninsular Malaysia. HBW (2020) says G. c. innotata and G. c. gibsonhilli. Wells (2007) says G. c. innotata and G. c. citrina (including gibsonhilli,). G. c. innotata … Continued
I saw this Green-backed Flycatcher (Ficedula elisae) today and would like to make some observations using work from: Nial Moores (Arranged and edited by Charlie Moores). Black-backed narcissina, Olive-backed owstoni and Green-backed elisae Narcissus Flycatchers: notes on their Identification and … Continued
House crows, Corvus splendens, are omnivorous and very adapted to living close to humans. They are opportunistic and feed on any scrap food they can encounter, whether plant or animal origins. Dave sent in this photo showing a murder of … Continued
Laced Woodpecker attacking ant nest Laced woodpecker Scientific Name : Picus vittatus Malay Name … Continued
Post 1. I heard a Puff-throated Babbler (Pellorneum ruficeps acrum) making its classical calls from the undergrowth and decided to try and watch. For the next 40 minutes I had glimpses of two birds that were together, obtained some images, … Continued
I met up with a breeding pair of Rufescent Prinias (Prinia rufescens extrema). I noticed that the birds had an indistinct, brownish upper breast band (more prominent in one bird). It was not very obvious and has to be seen … Continued
This Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis malaccensiswas) was harassed by a White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis perpulchra) who interrupted it’s dive for fish and also chased it away. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Wetlands, Padi Fields … Continued
Apart from the delightful song that Yellow-bellied Prinias (Prinia flaviventris rafflesithese) make, they have a variety of calls which include a warning call that sounds like a cat mewing. Wells (2007) describes it as “cheeair”, Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive … Continued
Post 1. Observed a family unit of three Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) in the early morning preening with intermittent aerial sallies to catch prey. The birds were back-lit which made images challenging. All three looked to have adult plumage but by … Continued
This is the second interesting behaviour we observed with Black-thighed Falconets (Microhierax fringillarius) today in the city. This is a family of four birds, two of which behaved like younger (first year adult) birds. Black-thighed Falconets are well known (and … Continued
