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Little Cormorant nesting in Peninsular Malaysia
17 Dec 2019

Little Cormorant nesting in Peninsular Malaysia

by BESG | posted in: Nesting | 0

“The Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger) used to be an uncommon migrant to Peninsular Malaysia. The ‘A Checklist of the birds of Malaysia Dec 2016(v2)’ lists the Little Cormorant as a rare migrant to the peninsular. “Summary of selected observations of … Continued

Little Cormorant
White-throated Kingfisher mobs Malayan Water Monitor
2 Dec 2019

White-throated Kingfisher mobs Malayan Water Monitor

by BESG | posted in: Amphibians-Reptiles, Interspecific, Kingfishers, Nesting, Videography | 0

Jkai Chan’s video of a White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) mobbing a large Malayan Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) shows to what extent the kingfisher will do to defend its active nest. We can only guess that the kingfisher must be nesting … Continued

Malayan Water Monitor, White-throated Kingfisher
Asian Glossy Starling – nesting behaviour
25 Sep 2019

Asian Glossy Starling – nesting behaviour

by BESG | posted in: Nesting | 0

“I had an opportunity to watch some Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis strigata) nesting. “These birds are able to use a wide variety of locations for nesting – often under the eaves/roofs, in limestone crevices, holes in trees, etc. Many … Continued

Asian Glossy Starling
© Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 14
20 Sep 2019

© Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 14

by BESG | posted in: Nesting | 0

Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 6; Part 7; Part 8; Part 9; Part 10; Part 11; Part 12; Part 13; A summary. “A window period of 36 days (15th April-20th May) inclusive in 2019 were had, to monitor … Continued

Common Tailorbird
© Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 13
17 Sep 2019

© Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 13

by BESG | posted in: Fledgling-Fledging, Nesting | 2

Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 6; Part 7; Part 8; Part 9; Part 10; Part 11; Part 12; Post fledging – 1ST 32 HOURS. “At 09h53, 19May Osai3 – youngest chick of parenting pair-Otto (male) and Satori (female) … Continued

Common Tailorbird
© Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 12
10 Sep 2019

© Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 12

by BESG | posted in: Fledgling-Fledging, Nesting | 0

Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 6; Part 7; Part 8; Part 9; Part 10; Part 11: Part 12: Fledging Day – A Strategy-Fledgling Osai3 “Parenting role of Otto (male) and Satori (female) – pair of Common Tailorbirds (Orthotomus … Continued

Common Tailorbird
© Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 10
4 Sep 2019

© Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 10

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-invertebrates, Nesting, Videography | 0

Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 6; Part 7; Part 8; Part 9; Part 10: Parental Care and Feeding. “It was observed, Satori (female) parent Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) slept with newly hatched chicks in their ‘birthday suits’ for … Continued

Common Tailorbird
Cooperative action saved the family of Masked Lapwing
12 Aug 2019

Cooperative action saved the family of Masked Lapwing

by BESG | posted in: Nesting, Rescue, Videography | 0

In July 2019 a pair of Masked Lapwings (Vanellus miles) was found nesting on the rough ground at Marina East. The female had just laid two egg (see video clip below by Kumchun Chan). According to Andy Chew: “The eggs … Continued

Masked Lapwing
© Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 6
9 Aug 2019

© Nesting Common Tailorbirds – One Full Circle Part 6

by BESG | posted in: Nesting | 0

Part 1; Part 2; Part 3;

Common Tailorbird
Common Tailorbird – reusing nest
6 Aug 2019

Common Tailorbird – reusing nest

by BESG | posted in: Nesting, Nests | 0

“We often have Common Tailorbirds (Orthotomus sutorius maculicollis) nesting in our garden. The recent pair built a nest about 1.5 meters above the ground (leaves of a young fig tree) and the brood fledged in the second week of June … Continued

Common Tailorbird

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