Eurasian Bullfinch or Grey-bellied Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula griseiventris
“Eurasian Bullfinchs or Grey-bellied Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula griseiventris are beautiful birds but it seems that more is required to work out differences between subspecies. A number of authors (Brazil 2018 & HBW 2019) call the north Japan (Hokkaido, north Honshu) … Continued
The Subaraj I knew…
I am saddened by the passing of Subaraj Rajathurai on 22nd October 2019 at the age of 56. I came to know of him about two decades ago when I was Hon. Secretary of the Malayan Nature Society (Singapore Branch) … Continued
Pied Triller – foraging behaviour
“Saw two Pied Triller (Lalage nigra striga) females foraging together on the ground for an extended period (25 minutes). This is less common foraging behaviour. Wells (2007) states ‘more rarely, hunts on the ground…‘ I have usually seen them in … Continued
Plantain Squirrel – calling and tail flicking
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
Yellow-bellied Prinia – juveniles
“These are images of two Yellow-bellied Prinia (Prinia flaviventris rafflesi) juveniles that were still dependent on adults for feeding.” Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS 1st September 2019 Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Habitat: Secondary growth at fringe of city 2+
Red Junglefowl chicks jump across drain…
MeiLin Khoo’s October 2019 video shows how an adult female Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) jumps over a wide drain thus encouraging her three chicks to follow suit. This led Jeremiah Loei to comment: “So life skills are parental taught in … Continued
Malayan Water Monitor preyed on a sunbird chick
“It seemed like a typical sunny day for one of the two Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis) chicks inside their nest hanging over a body of water to explore the world outside (above, below). One of the chicks moved out of … Continued
White-throated Kingfisher – courtship display
“As part of the courtship display, the presumed male White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis perpulchra) spreads out the wings repeatedly for 1-3 seconds. This is repeated a number of times. There was a second White-throated Kingfisher watching from a nearby perch, … Continued
Asian Paradise-flycatcher feeding on a dragonfly
This white ‘morph’ Asian Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) was documented by Alfred Ng at Bidadari Park around noon on 16th October 2019 (below). A migratory bird that winters in tropical Asia, it usually arrives in Singapore from late September to early … Continued
Common Myna Acridotheres tristis tristis
“I was watching this adult Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis tristis) forage on the ground by turning over dead leave to look for worms and insects underneath (above). “I was also interested in the circular array of silvery white spots in … Continued
