Sexing of Zebra Doves (Geopelia striata) is best identified by courtship behaviour with male bowing and displaying. When not mating physical sex differences are subtle and not necessarily consistent. Calls between sexes also do not appear to be different. Gibbs, … Continued
The changeable hawk-eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus formerly Spizaetus cirrhatus) is also known as Indian crested hawk-eagle. There are varying colour forms in different regions of the world. Some forms are crested and yet others are not crested. The taxonomy is still … Continued
According to Wikipedia, the Yellow-breasted Warbler (Seicercus montis davisoni) is found in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. It’s natural habitats are tropical and subtropical moist lowland and montane forests. Currently this species has a wide range and a steady population … Continued
Terek sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) is a migrant species from Russia. It winters in the warmer South, as far as Australia. This wader feeds on sand worms (marine polychaetes), crabs and insects. They are usually found in mixed groups of waders. Johnny … Continued
Javan Mynah (Acridotheres javanicus) The Javan Mynah is the most common mynah in Singapore. It has displaced the local brown Common Mynah (Acridotheres tristis) which is infrequently sighted nowadays. Albinism Albinism is a congenital disorder characterized in humans by … Continued
Male Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker (Dendrocopos moluccensis) It is also known as Brown-capped Woodpecker. It is one of the smallest woodpeckers but is very successful in Singapore. Originating from the mangrove areas it has spread inland and is now … Continued
Olive-backed sunbird (Cynnyris jugularis) This male olive-backed sunbird was seen vocalising and displaying his pectoral tufts in our garden in Singapore. The female was no where within our sight. The energetic display and loud calls induced us to bring out … Continued
BP Chua was at the Rambutan Trail of Thomson Nature Park, Singapore on 12/8/21 around 12.45 pm when he chanced upon a pair of crimson sunbirds (Aethopyga siparaja) in a courtship dance. The following series of photographs conveys vividly the … Continued
Purple-naped Sunbird, now called the Purple-naped spiderhunter (Kurochkinegramma hypogrammicum nuchale) has a large range of food items in its diet. I have observed insect prey, frugivory (fruits), nectar and possibly seeds. Of these, fruits is the commonest food source I … Continued
Crimson sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja) Linda Teh was at Thomson Nature Park, Singapore on 29/6/21 and noticed a sunbird nest in the ladies’ washroom. The mother bird brought food to the babies and it was … Continued
