The Malayan Teak (Vitex pinnata) or local name Leban is a native tree of South-East Asia. It is slow growing, can grow up to 25 metres tall and prefers good sunlight. It is an important bird food source; both for … Continued
A number of Greater Green Leafbirds (Chloropsis sonnerati zosterops) at the fruiting Ficus religiosa (Sacred Fig). Fruit is crushed in the beak and then swallowed whole. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Fringe of … Continued
A flock of Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura fretensis) juveniles feeding on both grain from wild plants as well as rice put out to feed sparrows and munias. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Semi-urban Date: 9th November 2020 Equipment: … Continued
White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata subsquamicollis) are seen feeding on bamboo “seeds” very often. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Kledang-Sayong Forest Reserve, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Trail along primary jungle Date: 17th January 2020 Equipment: Equipment: Nikon … Continued
This is another important bird tree for which I have no ID. The fruit is a favourite of Leafbirds and Bulbuls, as well as some flowerpeckers. It is a small tree and grows at the forest edge or along trails … Continued
I observed a number of Blue-crowned Hanging Parrots (Loriculus galgulus) at this location; a mixture of adults and juveniles/immature. I saw a number of them feeding on the Macaranga tanarius (Parasol Leaf Tree). The above image shows a juvenile at the tree. … Continued
I have often seen self-feeding immature/juvenile Crimson-breasted Flowerpeckers (Prionochilus percussus ignicapilla); here seen feeding on the fruit of a Clidemia hirta (Hairy Clidemia) which is a favourite food. Note the orange beak with a dark tip, the grey-brown iris, faint … Continued
I have often seen this tree but not appreciated its value to birds. I have not been able to identify it and appreciate any ideas/support. It is a tree that grows as part of secondary forest and prefers good sun. … Continued
A pair of Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis) was feeding on the nectar of a local Syzigium (Jambu) tree. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Urban city environment Date: 28th March 2018 Equipment: Nikon D500 … Continued
I was fortunate to come across another yellow colour form or yellow morph of the Pin-tailed Parrotfinch (Erythrura prasina prasina) (above, below). The last time I saw one of these was on 2nd August 2017 when I observed a single adult male. Today I saw … Continued
