Jean Ho reported one of her resident pairs of sunbirds, the Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis), taking nectar from her Indian head ginger (Costus spicatus) flowers (above). They also take nectar from her heliconia plants. Dr Jean Ho Singapore December 2011
“I have been informed about the blooming of Tiger Orchids in a friend’s garden 2 days ago. Took a peek at the flowers yesterday afternoon but lighting was not good, so I went back to his garden this morning. As … Continued
“As a paediatrician I have a special affinity to juvenile birds. In addition, juvenile birds are also curious and allow closer approaches. The Brown-throated Sunbirds (Anthreptes malacensis) in the garden know us quite well and tolerate some degree of long … Continued
We have earlier posted a list of fig plants (Ficus spp.) that attract hordes of birds when they are figging LINK; also, a list of trees whose fruits attract birds LINK. The current post gives a list of plants that … Continued
“I am posting more pictures of Olive-backed Sunbirds (Cinnyris jugularis ornatus). These were taken at a Rest Stop along our major North-South Highway. “I am posting them to ask a question. I am not well versed with bird morphology/development (unlike … Continued
The above image was photographed by Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS in the Tambun Interior in the Malaysian state of Perak on 17th July 2011. The Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) was trying to access some small aphid-like insects on the under-surface … Continued
“The Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) is well known to nest close to human habitation. Their nests can be found in gardens, balconies of high-rise apartments, and on potted plants. Some nests are known to be constructed over man-made objects like … Continued
Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS photographed a Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) harvesting nectar from the male flowers of the coconut (Cocos nucifera). This is the first image we are posting as not many photographers and birdwatchers keep a lookout on birds … Continued
“It has finally happened to me. A pair of Olive-backed Sunbirds started building a nest on the branches of my Ficus benjamina ‘Variegated White’ plant on my balcony on the third floor. And I saw the whole nest building process … Continued
“It was end March 2011. A pair of Brown-throated Sunbirds (Anthreptes malacensis) was darting around when they disappeared into the dense foliage of a small tree. A search to locate the birds led to the discovery of a nest in … Continued
