Singapore Rhododendron (Melastoma malabathricum) is a common weed that is spread by birds. The succulent fruits are packed with tiny seeds and birds love the fruits, especially flowerpecker. Birds spread the seeds all over Singapore, especially in open spaces and … Continued
It was evening and the drizzle had just stopped. A male Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) flew in and perched on the large pink bract of the inflorescence of the Wild Banana (Musa ornata) (above). The sunbird was alone and there … Continued
The Golden Penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus) is a common roadside tree in Singapore. Each tree has its own flowering cycle, producing bunches of yellow blossoms that attract insects and birds (above). The nectar is the main attraction and many birds visit … Continued
Yes, the MacArthur outlet in my garden is attracting plenty of diners. They only come during the cool hours of the day, especially during the early mornings and late evenings. During the intervening hours it gets lone stragglers who are … Continued
“I observed a pair of Lineated Barbets (Megalaima lineata hodgsoni) collecting food/prey for young today. Prey was either fruit or large insects. “The above shows a bird with Grewia fruit, most likely Grewia tomentosa, locally called Cenderai. Images above and … Continued
“A migratory flock of 350-400 Purple-backed Starlin/Daurian Starling (Agropsar sturninus) making a loud ‘starling-chatter’ while preening together (above, below). “Also seen in large flocks in flight (below). They were feeding extensively on this fruit of a wayside bush (identity unknown) … Continued
On a light drizzling evening in October 2017, I noticed numerous Red-whiskered Bulbuls (Pycnonotus jocosus) gathering in a Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia purpurea x var. ‘Blakeana’) before flying to their roosting trees nearby LINK (above, below). Some came to … Continued
“Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis flammaxillaris) male feeding on one of its favourite household nectar sources, Devil’s Backbone (Pedilanthus tithymaloides, now Euphorbia ithymaloides) (above, below). “Note the scatter metallic plumage on forehead (above beak) and just behind the eye (now a … Continued
My MacArthur Palm (Ptychosperma macarthurii) has been fruiting for some time now. This evening the Asian Glossy Starlings were feasting on the ripe fruits. Then suddenly the Pink-necked Green-pigeons flew in one by one. Outnumbered and outsized by the green-pigeons, … Continued
It was raining lightly in the afternoon and most birds disappeared from the scene. Then the rain lightened to a drizzle, then to a light drizzle. Suddenly a small group of Scaly-breasted Munias (Lonchura punctulata) flew in and started foraging … Continued
