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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The lack of a glossy black on throat, breast, ear-coverts and lores of this male supports Zappey’s Flycatcher (Cyanoptila cumatilis) over the Blue-and-white Flycatcher (Cyanoptila cyanomelana) (no contrast between these […]
I came across a pair of Fluffy-backed Tit Babbler (Macronus ptilosus ptilosus) calling in the early morning. Sexing in the field is not possible, although the female is said to […]
The Abbott’s Babbler Malacocincla abbotti olivacea (Turdinus abbotti olivaceus) is the second commonest babbler to encounter in the region, after the Pin-striped Tit Babbler. It appears to be able to […]
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