The Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes taivanus) is a wonderful little bird that works its way through the undergrowth of the upper montane forest of Taiwan. This Taiwan subspecies is said to be greyer/paler and less rufous but I could not appreciate … Continued
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha Phaenicophaeus sumatranus Photo taken on 24.5.2020 along Hevea trail, Lower Peirce Reservoir in the early afternoon. Photo taken on 31.5.2020 at Lower Pierce Reservoir. Photo taken on 7.8.21 at Lower Pierce Reservoir. Chestnut-bellied Malkoha Phaenicophaeus sumatranus They … Continued
Grey-breasted Spiderhunters (Arachnothera modesta) are competitive when feeding at a fruiting Giant Mahang (Macaranga gigantea). They actively chase away all smaller birds, like Sunbirds and Flycatchers. They have 2 feeding techniques. The common one is holding onto a leaf stem … Continued
In Taiwan, there is only one barbet, the Taiwan Barbet (Megalaima nuchalis). This bird is a beauty. Locally called the ‘five-coloured bird’ because of the 5 plumage colours: green – overall plumage, red – loral spot and lower breast band, … Continued
Our neighbourhood Crested Serpent-eagle (Spilornis cheela malayensis) that we hear calling out while foraging most days around 10.30-11.30am. Today was resting almost at eye level around 9.30am (pre-feed) and allowed me some close images. One wing feather was displaced (above). … Continued
In this video by Wei Siong and Wenyi, both parent birds continue to feed and groom the chicks. Chicks are starting to groom themselves and flap their wings more strongly. The feathers on the wings have grown longer and feathers … Continued
The following series on the different behaviours of a White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus phoenicurus) are based on observations by Dato’ Dr. Amar-Singh HSS made on different days around an urban habitat in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Waterhen on a wooden fence. … Continued
Silkie chicken Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson is also known as Chinese Silky Chicken or Black bone chicken Silkie Chicken Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson Silkie chicken is also known as the Chinese silky chicken. It is a very old … Continued
I saw this young (immature) self-feeding Flowerpecker at the forest edge in Ipoh on 22nd July 2021 (below). It had a white malar stripe developing with some yellow in the breast. There was a thick orange bill tipped with black. There … Continued
Tan Ghim Pin was at Pasir Ris Park and documented an eagle bitten in the right eye by a paradise tree snake. However, the eagle was unharmed. The snake managed to slither away and the eagle searched for the snake … Continued
