Luce Sam’s images of a Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri) eating a Bauhinia flower (above, below) brings to mind Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS’s earlier post on “Why do birds eat flowers?” The simplest answer is to get at the nectar. However, … Continued
“Zebra Doves (Geopelia striata) usually feed on open ground, pecking on ground surfaces to get small fallen seeds. I have seen them under fruit ficus but more often in open grass areas. “In October 2017 I reported an adult pair … Continued
“I was privileged to meet a very accommodating immature Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica indica) in dense jungle (below). “I first saw it fly in to perch on a tree and then descend to the open ground under dense jungle canopy. … Continued
“I have occasionally seen birds eat flowers and wonder why they do that. There are a number of reasons, and possibly some we have yet to understand well: 1. Nutrition – to get at the Nectar “Some birds eat tiny … Continued
“These delightful Taiwan Barwing (Actinodura morrisoniana) usually allow a close approach. They are often in flocks of 5-6 birds, foraging together or with other birds; in this case with White-eared Sibias (Heterophasia auricularis). They are omnivorous and are mainly noted … Continued
Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaeholldandiae) is not a typical goose. It is essentially a vegetarian, feeding mostly on land. They are unique to Australia. The video below, shows a family with juveniles feeding ravenously on fresh green grass. The large … Continued
“Last night at about 7.15pm I heard some parakeets in the Rambutan Tree (Nephalium lappaceum) outside my flat window. It was dark already and I tried to take some shots but the photos were dark. “Today 27th December at about … Continued
It was a cool evening. The sky was overcast with light rumblings that continued for nearly an hour. But there was no rain, not even a slight drizzle. Strangely, this brought out plentiful birds that flew to the flowering Golden … Continued
Parakeets at Sian Tuan: 1. The parakeets are flying in; 2. Gathering around coconut palms; 3. Activities on the roof; 4. Red-breasted Parakeet feeding on Golden Penda fruits”; 5. Adult abusing juvenile. The Rose-ringed Parakeets (Psittacula krameri) were slowly moving … Continued
An earlier post documented Red-whiskered Bulbuls (Pycnonotus jocosus) eating Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia purpurea x var. ‘Blakeana’) leaves. It was subsequently observed that Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) feeds on the nectar of the flowers from the same tree… These … Continued
