It was a very wet morning today and I returned home to watch Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis flammaxillaris-ornatus intergrades) feeding on nectar. There is a wonderful Malvaviscus arboreus (Wax Mallow or Ladies Teardrop) bush that they usually visit very early … Continued
The Sterculia colorata (Scarlet Sterculia or Bonfire Tree) originates from the forests of the Western Ghats and the Deccan in India. A few trees have been planted in Ipoh in the 1960s. It flowers once a year and sheds all … Continued
Above is an adult male Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis) feeding on the nectar of the Callistemon species (Bottlebrush) in our garden. A common nectar source. Above is also a male Brown-throated Sunbird feeding on Scurrula ferruginea (Rusty-leaf Mistletoe) nectar. This again, … Continued
Apart from fruiting ficus trees, a number of jungle trees attract diverse birds species in large numbers. One tree I have observed for years, but failed to report (had no identity until now), is the Bridelia tomentosa. This is a … Continued
Post 1. Observed a male Green-backed Flycatcher (Narcissus Flycatcher Ficedula narcissina elisae) feeding on the fruit of the Macaranga bancana. It was intermittently making the sharp “tek tek” calls with a posture (see Post 2) suggesting ‘defence’ with the body … Continued
Often find a male Green-backed Flycatcher (Narcissus Flycatcher Ficedula narcissina elisae) feeding on the fruit of the Macaranga bancana. Usually after all the other birds have left. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Kledang-Sayong Forest Reserve, Ipoh, … Continued
The flowers of Poikilospermum suaveolens are a particular favourite of Purple-naped Sunbirds (Hypogramma hypogrammicum nuchale) and they are territorial about them. I observed a number of Purple-naped Sunbirds coming to feed on the flowers of a Poikilospermum suaveolens and they … Continued
I saw two Crimson-breasted Flowerpeckers (Prionochilus percussus ignicapilla) feeding actively on the fruiting stalks of Piper aduncum (Tree Pepper or Spiked Pepper, native to the West Indies and tropical America). Its fruit is a small drupe with black seeds and … Continued
Post 1. I had an interesting encounter with a single Blue Whistling Thrush (Myophonus caeruleus dichrorhynchus) today (7.45am-8.20am). I saw it feeding in a dark environment adjacent to limestone hills with caves. Apart from feeding on prey on the ground … Continued
Post 1. Male. I was at this hill station and saw a number of birds at a fruiting tree. The tree was located at the back of other trees in a ravine with limited access. It was quite tall, reaching … Continued
