I was watching a pair of adult Blue-throated Bee-eaters (Merops viridis) doing aerial sallies to catch insects; they usually return to the same perch with the prey. One of the birds suddenly took off for a location 30-35 meters away … Continued
I had an opportunity to have an extended observation of a presumed family unit of 4 Abbott’s Babblers (Malacocincla abbotti olivacea). I suggest family unit as it is generally described in literature as solitary or in pairs; I have usually … Continued
I heard a number of Emerald Doves (Chalcophaps indica indica) calling out from 7.30 to 9.15 am. There were 5 birds in total, spread over an area of 60-70 meters squared (measured using Google maps). I have occasionally heard these … Continued
White-whiskered Laughingthrush calling. The White-whiskered Laughingthrush (Garrulax morrisonianus) used to be a popular caged bird in Taiwan as they were considered to have “beautiful singing” (Avifauna of Taiwan, 2nd edition). As the birds were friendly, I heard and recorded two … Continued
The following series on the different behaviours of a White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus phoenicurus) are based on observations by Dato’ Dr. Amar-Singh HSS made on different days around an urban habitat in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. Waterhen on a wooden fence. … Continued
I observed a male Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata) calling out loudly post mating. Wells (1999) states that the male sings as they sit side by side and describes the song in detail. This post copulation song was intermittent but extended for 3-4 … Continued
Article by K-LW 4 August 2021 I was woken up by a noisy bird one early morning in May 2021. I found a Slaty-breasted rail in my garden. It has been frequenting my garden for a while, but this … Continued
Dr. Jean Ho’s video was recorded this morning from her residence. She had earlier recorded the haunting call but only now was the call identified. The video was sent to field ornithologist Wang Luan Keng who identified the call as … Continued
“I met a pair of very accommodating White-browed Crakes (Porzana cinerea) today and was able to spend a long time watching and recording different calls. “Some observations about plumage; a close-up of the face of one of the birds as … Continued
“There are three birds that fill the Japanese spring-summer with song: the Narcissus Flycatcher (Ficedula narcissina), the Japanese Robin (Larvivora akahige akahige) and, the most noticeable of the three, the Japanese Bush-warbler (Cettia or Horornis diphone cantans). “The Japanese Bush-warbler … Continued
