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Vocalisation

Grey-capped Greenfinch
19 Nov 2019

Grey-capped Greenfinch

by BESG | posted in: Species, Vocalisation | 0

“We saw many Grey-capped Greenfinchs (Carduelis sinica kawarahiba), which are also called the Oriental Greenfinch. Brazil (2018) states that the C. s. kawarahiba subspecies breeds in Hokkaido. The birds shown in above and below are males with a clear grey … Continued

Grey-capped Greenfinch
Eastern Crowned Warbler Phylloscopus coronatus
13 Nov 2019

Eastern Crowned Warbler Phylloscopus coronatus

by BESG | posted in: Migration-Migrants, Vocalisation | 0

“Eastern Crowned Warblers (Phylloscopus coronatus) are not easy to see on migration or at their breeding grounds (above, below). But at least in summer they make a variety loud calls and songs and can be located. “Below is a sonogram … Continued

Eastern Crowned Warbler
Plantain Squirrel – calling and tail flicking
28 Oct 2019

Plantain Squirrel – calling and tail flicking

by BESG | posted in: Mammals, Videography, Vocalisation | 2

Plantain Squirrels (Callosciurus notatus) are common in Singapore’s urban gardens, feeding on flower nectar, fruits, figs, palm shoots and even birdlings. When danger lurks, as when a Reticulated Python is nearby, it gives out its characteristic call LINK. This squirrel, … Continued

Plantain Squirrel
Siberian Rubythroat – song and calls
18 Sep 2019

Siberian Rubythroat – song and calls

by BESG | posted in: Videography, Vocalisation | 0

An earlier post on the Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope) encountered in Hokkaido can be viewed HERE. “The male Siberian Rubythroat was very vocal, possibly due to the breeding season. The song is rich, strong, complex and varied. In addition some … Continued

Siberian Rubythroat
Latham’s Snipe  – courtship display
7 Sep 2019

Latham’s Snipe – courtship display

by BESG | posted in: Courtship-Mating, Species, Vocalisation | 0

“Snipe tend to be secretive and quiet while on migration but they are very visible and vocal at their breeding grounds, especially during courtship. The Latham’s Snipe (Gallinago hardwickii) was easy to spot during our trip to Japan in June … Continued

Latham's Snipe
Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis
22 Aug 2019

Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis

by BESG | posted in: Feeding strategy, Morphology-Develop., Species, Videography, Vocalisation | 0

“No visit to East Hokkaido would be complete without watching the iconic and endangered Red-crowned Cranes (Grus japonensis). In Japan, the Tancho or Red-crowned Crane (丹頂鶴) is considered a mystical creature that lives for a thousand years and hence represents … Continued

Red-crowned Crane
Eurasian or Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus canorus
20 Aug 2019

Eurasian or Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus canorus

by BESG | posted in: Species, Vocalisation | 0

“This Eurasian or Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus canorus) was encountered and heard more often than seen. It was surreal (despite knowing it) to hear the bird call out with the classical ‘cuckoo-clock cuckoo’ calls of ‘cuck-oo’ or ‘cu-coo’. After hearing … Continued

Eurasian Cuckoo
Pin-striped Tit-babbler – contact calls
3 Aug 2019

Pin-striped Tit-babbler – contact calls

by BESG | posted in: Vocalisation | 0

“The commonest babbler to encounter locally is the Pin-striped Tit-babbler (Macronus gularis gularis). I watched a pair for some time as they foraged in the morning at the fringe of this forest reserve (below). “I personally enjoy listening to the … Continued

Pin-striped Tit-babbler
Crimson Sunbird – song and calls
25 Jul 2019

Crimson Sunbird – song and calls

by BESG | posted in: Sunbirds, Videography, Vocalisation | 0

“With advancing age I find that hearing the calls of some of these species with high pitched notes is difficult for me, the Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja siparaja) included. I had good observations of this male and was even able … Continued

Crimson Sunbird
Japanese Robin – Songs and calls
17 Jul 2019

Japanese Robin – Songs and calls

by BESG | posted in: Vocalisation | 1

“As I mentioned earlier, these lovely birds are not hard to find as the song is distinctive and loud; we identified at least 6 different birds within a large forest area. Peter Clement, Chris Rose, Robins and Chats, Helm Identification … Continued

Japanese Robin

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