Plants and birds have a mutualistic relationship, meaning that both benefit from the relationship. We are well aware that plants are beneficial to birds. After all, plants provide food to birds in the form of nectar (above) and fruits (below). … Continued
The link to this paper on self-medication among animals came from field ornithologist Wang Luan Keng. The article triggers this post on self-medication among birds. Many of us are familiar with dogs and cats seeking out certain grasses to chew … Continued
NOTE: This post appeared as a RESPONSE to yesterday’s post, entitled Hybrid Jungle Myna Acridotheres fuscus torquatus – 1. Remarks. I should have clearly stated that another post will appear the next day to give the views of two bird … Continued
The above was taken from the Singapore Straits Times of August 16th 1985. The quote accompanying a sketch of a black chicken reflects Travis’s idea of a chicken (below). Being brought up in an urban environment, Travis obviously had never … Continued
“Our ‘resident’ male Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus bimaculatus) has been with us for more than 4 weeks and my wife has affectionately named him ‘Clockwork’ in line with his fixed routines. It has been wonderful to show this bird to … Continued
Mealworms are the larvae of the beetle Tenebrio molitor or Darkling Beetle LINK. They are 1.25-1.8 cm long and available in pet shops as feed for birds, chickens, reptiles, fish, etc. (below). They have also been used to lure migratory … Continued
“I came across 6-7 White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja) feeding on cow dung. The dung patches were mostly dry and crusted on a gravel road, and they were pulling pieces out of it. I have seen other birds explore cow dung … Continued
“Kodak Moment” has been in use for more than five decades by Eastern Kodak Company LINK. This is defined as “a moment worthy of capturing with a photograph, especially an adorable moment.” As Kodak fades into the sunset with the … Continued
“Some birds (perhaps most) have the ability to raise crest feathers. Among kingfishers the Banded Kingfisher (Lacedo pulchella) is well known for this behaviour. “I had not previously documented this in White-throated Kingfishers (Halcyon smyrnensis). Their resting behaviour is better … Continued
Singapore artist Thong Chow Ngian’s art exhibition on local wildlife was a great success HERE. The exhibition ran from 25-29 May 2017 with Mr Kenneth Er, CEO of National Parks Board as Guest of honour. The paintings, many on birds, … Continued
