The Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia) is a slender climber (above). Like other members of the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae), the flowers are unisexual (below). Male and female flowers of the Bitter Gourd are found on the same plant. As implied by … Continued
Jeremiah Loei’s video clip shows a Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot (Loriculus galgulus) feeding on a ripe mango fruit (Mangifera indica). An earlier post on this hanging-parrot eating mango is illustrated by an image. A list of plants that this hanging-parrot takes can … Continued
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
