I had an extended opportunity to observe two male Green-backed Flycatcher (Ficedula elisae) today. I won’t get into the taxonomy of the narcissus flycatcher complex but want to share the vocalisation of this bird. Hsiao (Mu-Chi Hsiao, Cheng-Lin Li. 2017. A … Continued
This is another important bird tree for which I have no ID. The fruit is a favourite of Leafbirds and Bulbuls, as well as some flowerpeckers. It is a small tree and grows at the forest edge or along trails … Continued
I became aware of pectinate claws in birds after close observation of the Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus bimaculatus) that lives in our home. The most comprehensive account is by Clayton 2010 (Clayton, et al. “How Birds Combat Ectoparasites.” The Open … Continued
This post is to discuss the different calls and song made by the Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus bimaculatus). I am attempting to summarise observations over many years. Note that we have had a male Large-tailed Nightjar live with us in … Continued
Post feeding behaviour of the Malayan Night Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus melanolophus). Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Secondary growth at city fringe Date: 12th April 2019 Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, … Continued
The Malayan Night Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus melanolophus) is an uncommonly seen migrant to the region. I spotted a solitary juvenile today. Of interest to me was the display this bird showed 5 times (above, below). It would puff up or lift out … Continued
I observed a number of Blue-crowned Hanging Parrots (Loriculus galgulus) at this location; a mixture of adults and juveniles/immature. I saw a number of them feeding on the Macaranga tanarius (Parasol Leaf Tree). The above image shows a juvenile at the tree. … Continued
I became aware of pectinate claws in birds after close observation of the Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus bimaculatus) that lives in our home. The most comprehensive account is by Clayton 2010 (Clayton, et al. “How Birds Combat Ectoparasites.” The Open … Continued
An earlier account describes the short song of attractive Golden Babbler (Stachyridopsis chrysaea chrysops) as well as provides the sonogram and waveform of the HERE. This post captures more images of the singing babbler, especially the posture it takes when … Continued
I have previously posted on adult, immature and juvenile plumage of the White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja) HERE but would like to re-visit the issue. The more I watch these lovely birds, the more variation I see. I have used 5 … Continued
