BESG received images of Judy Raft’s garden where the Olive-backed Sunbirds (Cinnyris jugularis) nested only after the posting of her account – see HERE. We present here those images as an addendum to her earlier account. The nest of the … Continued
Our post “Olive-backed Sunbird: A miscalculated nesting” attracted a number of comments from readers in Australia. Among these, Judy Raft’s “comments” made over a period of three months make a wonderful story of her experience with a pair of nesting … Continued
Part 1 of the Christmas sunbird story can be found HERE and Part 2 HERE. “30th December: Peanut is one week old and still alive. She is a tough cookie with an incredible strong will to live. Today when I … Continued
Part 1 of the Christmas sunbird story can be found HERE. “We were very happy that the pair of Olive-backed Sunbird (Nectarinia jugularis) had added a baby bird to their family. But we were also anxious because the last few … Continued
“I have learned a lot over the past few weeks about the nesting of Olive-backed Sunbirds (Nectarinia jugularis) from your BESG website. I had myself a fascinating experience that I posted on my FB site LINK. “I would love to … Continued
There are a few ornamental banana plants that have been introduced since we got involved in the greening of Singapore. Unlike the usual banana plants, these are slender and short, with colourful inflorescence bracts. Our records show that spiderhunters are … Continued
“Saw a number of Brown-throated Sunbirds (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis) feeding on the fruit of the Dillenia suffruticosa (Simpoh Air). “A favorite of many birds. “Post of male and an immature female. “One image gives overview of the plant. “More information … Continued
“Above and below images show a male Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis flammaxillaris) with some moult in head/neck and clear chestnut-red band across the lower breast. “Again with an aberrant metallic feather just behind the eye. “Images above and below of … Continued
A total of the 14 species of birds has been recorded feeding on the rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) fruits LINK. Of these, only one species, the Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) has been documented HERE and HERE. Now, Johnny Wee has provided … Continued
Loke Peng Fai’s image shows an Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) hovering in front of a flower of the Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis) (above). It has its bill deep inside the flower. Its tongue, like in all members of the family … Continued
