“This Rusty-naped Pitta (Pitta oatesi deborah) is a tough bird to see and image (with my reluctance to flash birds and non-use of meal-worm feeding). “My wife and I had 2 opportunities to see one today in very dark and … Continued
“I saw a pair of adults Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus atronuchalis) caring for 3 juveniles this morning. “When comparing juveniles to adults: 1. Juveniles have a brown head instead of black. 2. The black upper breast of juveniles is well … Continued
For more than a few weeks I have been hearing a series of calls sounding like kej-kej-kej-kej-kej in rapid succession. The calls came in the early evenings and lasted minutes at a time. Then one evening I was alerted to … Continued
“I was able to observe and record some of the calls of House Swifts (Apus affinis subfurcatus). These are extremely sociable birds and often in large flocks. This was a small flock of 15-18 birds that was fortunately low enough … Continued
The Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) is an uncommon resident and winter visitor to Singapore (Wang & Hails, 2007). It is nationally vulnerable and considered at risk due to its small number, estimated at around less than 20 birds (Ng & … Continued
The first part of the White-tailed Robin (Myiomela leucura leucura) can be viewed HERE. This post provides more images of the White-tailed Robin to show plumage details as well as its calls. An adult male in the shadows (above). An … Continued
“As I mentioned in an …earlier post, and as can be heard in the video posted, the calls made by the Red-wattled Lapwings (Vanellus indicus atronuchalis) parents was quite different to the usual ones were hear (intruder alert). “There were … Continued
“I heard two types of ‘advertising calls’ from this male Little Bronze Cuckoo (Chalcites minutillus peninsularis) (above). The first is used very often, even while foraging and is the predominant call. “Erritzøe, Mann, Brammer and Fuller. Cuckoos of the World, … Continued
“White-headed Munia (Lonchura maja) plumage changes as they mature requires more observation. Wells (2007) offers some guidance but there is much variation. The birds are very sociable and soon after fledging will congregate in ‘mixed’ flocks of adults, juveniles and … Continued
Jeremiah Loei‘s video recorded the calls of the Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) when it was perching on a branch of a tree. The bee-eater was responding to another calling from some distance away (video below). According to Robson (2008), “Typical … Continued
