“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
“One of the favourite fruit trees in the forest for many birds looks like the Buchanania arborescens, commonly known as Little Gooseberry Tree or Sparrow’s Mango. Birds seen feeding on this tree include: Gold-whiskered Barbet Megalaima chrysopogon laeta Red-throated Barbet … Continued
Parakeets at Sian Tuan: 1. The parakeets are flying in; 2. Gathering around coconut palms; 3. Activities on the roof. I was directing my 300mm lens at the Rose-ringed Parakeets (Psittacula krameri) in the distant roof to video their activities. … Continued
“Wells (2007) states that ‘For a species so regularly using hill-station garden habitat, flower-visiting behaviour is seriously under reported‘. I have seen Streaked Spiderhunters (Arachnothera magna musarum) feed on a wide range of nectar sources, occasionally using nectar robbing techniques. … Continued
