The Rufous-fronted Babbler (Cyanoderma rufifrons poliogaster) is aptly described as unobtrusive by Wells (2017) and there is limited information on the species in our region. Having observed a number of these babblers in 2022, especially in the past few weeks, … Continued
Post 1. I observed this pair of Oriental Magpie Robins (Copsychus saularis musicus) collecting nesting material. The location is about 1.5 km on a very large, open trail, with primary jungle on both sides. This was unexpected as usually see … Continued
Post 1. An Oriental Honey Buzzard (Indomayalan HB, Crested HB), Pernis ptilorhynchus torquatus, in the uncommon tweeddale morph resembling a Blyth’s Hawk Eagle plumage with a prominent crest (avian mimicry). Both males and females in this morph have yellow-orange eyes … Continued
A pair of Rufous-bellied Swallow (Cecropis badia) collecting dried stalks of roadside plants as nesting material. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) – Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Semi-Urban environment Date: 15th April 2019 Equipment: Nikon D500 SLR with Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di … Continued
This is a presumed male Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea jouyi), in some breeding plumage (facial skin around the eye blue-purple with some pink-red of legs), bringing nesting material. It was received by a presumed female at the nest. At least … Continued
This Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica indica) bird surprised me the most in the mangrove forest as I seldom see it there. This male hopped up from the ground onto the board walk carrying nesting material. Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) … Continued
The following series on the different behaviours of a White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus phoenicurus) are based on observations by Dato’ Dr. Amar-Singh HSS made on different days around an urban habitat in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Waterhen on a wooden fence. … Continued
Saw Plume-toed Swiftlet (Collocalia affinis), also known as Glossy Swiftlet or Western Glossy Swiftlet, collecting nesting material from the Silvergrass (Miscanthus) flowering heads (below). This swiftlet was also seen collecting leaves of the Geijera parviflora (introduced Australian Willow, also known … Continued
