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YC Wee
on 25th September 2021

Not sure how many Verditer Flycatchers (Eumyias thalassinus thalassoides) were present (post shows a male). The Verditer Flycatchers would take fruit by fly-by snatches as well as exploring the thick […]

YC Wee
on 25th September 2021

An adult Yellow-vented Flowerpecker feeding on fruits of the Malayan Mistletoe (Dendrophthae pentandra) (above and below). The close-up below shows that the bill is not all black and the base […]

YC Wee
on 24th September 2021

White-whiskered Laughingthrush calling. The White-whiskered Laughingthrush (Garrulax morrisonianus) used to be a popular caged bird in Taiwan as they were considered to have “beautiful singing” (Avifauna of Taiwan, 2nd edition). […]

YC Wee
on 23rd September 2021

The Swinhoe’s Pheasant (Lophura swinhoii) male’s wattle is a fascinating ‘ornament’. Many birds have wattles (a caruncle), a fleshy structure, often brightly coloured, that adorns various parts of the head […]

YC Wee
on 23rd September 2021

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 […]

K Wong
on 22nd September 2021

  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 […]

YC Wee
on 22nd September 2021

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 […]

YC Wee
on 21st September 2021

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 – […]

YC Wee
on 21st September 2021

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 […]

LW Teo
on 21st September 2021

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. […]

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