“I saw this ‘blue’ Flycatcher calling high in the jungle canopy. There were two birds but I only imaged one (above, below). Images are not great but it is most […]
While birdwatching in the forest in January 2021, I encountered a small flock of Ashy Minivets (Pericrocotus divaricatus) consisting of 7 birds, of which 2 were adult males and the […]
There was some suggestion initially when I posted this Abbott’s Babbler (Malacocincla abbotti olivacea) on another group that it might be a Horsfield’s Babbler (Malacocincla sepiaria). Although I did see […]
Chinese Pond-herons (Ardeola bacchus) are described as ‘scarce’ in Japan (Mark Brazil. Birds of Japan. Helm Field Guides 2018) but known to breed occasionally in the southern islands (HBW 2019). […]
The Abbott’s Babbler Malacocincla abbotti olivacea (Turdinus abbotti olivaceus) is the second commonest babbler to encounter in the region, after the Pin-striped Tit Babbler. It appears to be able to […]
“Went back to try and get better images of this shy bird, the Red-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes rhodolaemus) as it is always present at the fruiting Common Mahang Macaranga bancana LINK. […]
“Hard to say this Arctic Warbler is Phylloscopus borealis, examinandus or xanthodry as no vocalisation heard. “It was foraging for insects and caught a spider. “Was taking advantage of the […]
I heard the Buff-breasted Babbler (Trichastoma tickelli tickelli) at a number of locations but spotting this under-growth specialist was tough. Rarely shows itself, and that in dark environments (image ISO […]
Yellow Wagtails (Motacilla flava) have such diversity, are fascinating and have been split by some authorities into Western Yellow Wagtail and Eastern Yellow Wagtail with numerous subspecies (with mitochondrial and […]
One of the less commonly seen flowerpeckers is the Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus maculatus septentrionalis). Amar-Singh HSS (Dato’ Dr) Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Location: Kledang-Sayong Forest Reserve, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia […]
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