Post 1. I had wanted to get better images and observations of the Copper-throated Sunbird (Leptocoma calcostetha) and a bird watching colleague suggested this site (bit of a drive) for better lighting. I was able to find at least 3 pairs and … Continued
A lone, juvenile blue-crowned hanging parrot, Loriculus galgulus, was seen biting into the base of many Tabebuia rosea (rosy trumpet tree or pink poui, family Bignoniaceae) flower buds. The photographer believes that the parrot is taking bites out of the flower … Continued
Post 1. I had wanted to get better images and observations of the Copper-throated Sunbird (Leptocoma calcostetha) and a bird watching colleague suggested this site (bit of a drive) for better lighting. I was able to find at least 3 pairs … Continued
A pair of Chestnut-winged Babbler (Stachyris erythroptera erythroptera) was foraging in dense undergrowth for animal prey; I have often encountered them as a pair. In my experience they often look for prey in bamboo clumps, exploring bamboo sheaths and junctions between … Continued
House crows, Corvus splendens, are omnivorous and very adapted to living close to humans. They are opportunistic and feed on any scrap food they can encounter, whether plant or animal origins. Dave sent in this photo showing a murder of … Continued
Laced Woodpecker attacking ant nest Laced woodpecker Scientific Name : Picus vittatus Malay Name … Continued
Post 1. Observed a family unit of three Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) in the early morning preening with intermittent aerial sallies to catch prey. The birds were back-lit which made images challenging. All three looked to have adult plumage but by … Continued
I recently posted about this family of Red-wattled Lapwings (Vanellus indicus atronuchalis) that were nesting and their interaction with horses. At that time they only had eggs. The young have hatched (3 birds) and I watched parenting, feeding and social … Continued
The Raffles’ Banded Langur (Presbytis femoralis femoralis) is also known as the Raffles’ surili and the banded leaf monkey. It is an Old World Monkey that is native to Singapore. The monkey measures approximately 60 cm from … Continued
An Asian glossy starling (Aplonis panayensis) was seen feeding on a ripe mango hanging from a mango tree. The same fruit has been eaten earlier by mynahs and orioles before this starling appeared. Serangoon Gardens 25 June 2014 Read the … Continued
