Moulting anole
On 12 February 2023, Andy Chew visited Gardens by the Bay while some family members went shopping. Below is Andy Chew’s account of his encounter with a Brown Anole, Anolis sagrei. As I was walking, I noticed a Brown Anole. … Continued
Brown-throated Sunbird – moulting
Post 1. Unsure of the sex of this juvenile. I have not been paying enough attention to two Brown-throated Sunbirds (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis) in the garden who have been enjoying the nectar from our Callistemon spp (Bottlebrush tree) and Albizia … Continued
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird – immature male moulting
A magnificent Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis singalensis), self-feeding, immature male seen moulting into adult plumage. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Kledang-Sayong Forest Reserve, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Trail along primary jungle Date: 17th August 2020 Equipment: Equipment: … Continued
Brown Shrike – moulting
I saw a number of Brown Shrikes (Lanius cristatus) that were moulting at this site. Managed to get near this one for images. Both tail and wing moult. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Ulu Dedap, … Continued
Newly moulted wood centipede Scutigera
The wood centipede is also known as the house centipede. It is venomous but does not cause human fatality. The venom is necessary to obtain preys (spiders, termites, cockroaches, silverfish, ants) and for self-defence. It prefers moist environments and … Continued
Brown-throated sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) moulting?
On 22 Sep 2021, Thong Chow Ngian observed a Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) outside his apartment, perching on a Footstool palm (Saribus rotundifolius) branch. Thong Chow Ngian 22 September 2021.
