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Crimson Sunbird – juveniles assuming adult male plumage
23 Dec 2014

Crimson Sunbird – juveniles assuming adult male plumage

by BESG | posted in: Morphology-Develop., Sunbirds | 0

“A presumed family group of Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja trangensis-siparaja) was feeding on the nectar of these Hibiscus flowers. Two juveniles assuming adult male plumage, one adult male and an adult female. “I focused on the juveniles assuming adult male … Continued

Crimson Sunbird
Brown-throated Sunbird  feeding Dillenia suffruticosa seeds
4 Nov 2014

Brown-throated Sunbird feeding Dillenia suffruticosa seeds

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Sunbirds | 0

“Spotted a female Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis) feeding on the fruit of the Simpoh Air (Dillenia suffruticosa). “Numerous feeding episodes were observed. This is a common shrub of disturbed open forest with large yellow flowers. Ivan Polunin, Plants and … Continued

Brown-throated Sunbird
Purple-throated Sunbird sipping Morinda elliptica flower nectar
23 Sep 2014

Purple-throated Sunbird sipping Morinda elliptica flower nectar

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Sunbirds | 0

“Saw this Purple-throated Sunbird (Leptocoma sperata brasiliana) with a mate (no pictures, more shy) at close range but in full sun (have yet to take good pictures in glaring sunlight). “Extensive, close views of it feeding on the nectar of … Continued

Purple-throated Sunbird
Sunbird, Bee And the Drumstick Tree
3 Apr 2014

Sunbird, Bee And the Drumstick Tree

by BESG | posted in: Fauna, Feeding-invertebrates, Feeding-plants, Sunbirds, Videography | 5

“There is a Drumstick tree (Moringa oleifera) in my condo. Other than a hanging-parrot which was suspected to be a Blue-crowned Hanging-parrot (Loriculus galgulus) seen about two years ago, I have not noticed any other bird being attracted to this … Continued

Asian Brown Flycatcher, Carpenter Bee, Olive-backed Sunbird
Yellow-vented Bulbul caught in a spider’s web
13 Feb 2014

Yellow-vented Bulbul caught in a spider’s web

by BESG | posted in: Fauna, Sunbirds | 2

“I had an unusual experience this morning, it already being a usual bird day. I was watching a large number of birds in a mixed foraging party when my attention was directed to an adult Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier). I … Continued

spider, Yellow-vented Bulbul
Brown-throated Sunbird uses mandibles and foot to get at flower nectar of Costus woodsonii
8 Feb 2014

Brown-throated Sunbird uses mandibles and foot to get at flower nectar of Costus woodsonii

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Sunbirds | 2

Our first post of a Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) taking nectar from the flower of Costus woodsonii (Scarlet Spiral Flag) – wrongly identified as Costus spicatus (Indian Head Ginger) – is illustrated with a single image LINK. There is a … Continued

Brown-throated Sunbird
Brown-throated Sunbird dealing with Costus spicatus flower
27 Jan 2014

Brown-throated Sunbird dealing with Costus spicatus flower

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Sunbirds | 3

An earlier post showed what appeared to be a Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) manipulating a flower of the Indian Head Ginger (Costus spicatus) to get at its nectar LINK. Johnny Wee has now provided a series of images of another … Continued

Brown-throated Sunbird
Brown-throated Sunbird and Costus spicatus flowers
21 Jan 2014

Brown-throated Sunbird and Costus spicatus flowers

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Sunbirds | 6

The image above by Chan Yoke Meng and Melinda Chan shows a Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis) apparently trying to pry open a flower of the Indian Head Ginger (Costus spicatus) to get at the nectar. Nectar-feeding sunbirds birds are attracted … Continued

Brown-throated Sunbird
Olive-backed Sunbird – spider prey
25 Dec 2013

Olive-backed Sunbird – spider prey

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-invertebrates, Sunbirds | 0

“Spotted a male Olive-backed Sunbird (Nectarinia jugularis ornate) hovering at a spider’s nest (partly hidden) (above). “Came out with a tasty bite, possible the spider itself (or stole an insect from the web) (below). “Note the beautiful yellow-orange pectoral tuft … Continued

Olive-backed Sunbird
Brown-throated Sunbird sipping nectar
12 Sep 2013

Brown-throated Sunbird sipping nectar

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Sunbirds, Videography | 0

“According to Wikipedia: ‘Bauhinia acuminata is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical southeastern Asia. Common names include Dwarf White Bauhinia, White Orchid-tree and Snowy Orchid-tree… It grows two to three meters tall…’ “There is one growing in my … Continued

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