Frugivory by the Streaked Spiderhunter
Records of frugivory by the Streaked Spiderhunter (Arachnothera magna) have been limited (see my references). Most have been staged feeding sites where the fruit has been cut and offered at a bird feeder. In the past I have seen two … Continued
Green-backed Flycatcher feeding on Bridelia tomentosa fruit
Observed a male Green-backed Flycatcher (Narcissus Flycatcher Ficedula narcissina elisae) feeding on Bridelia tomentosa fruit. Often after other birds have left and usually by using a snatch-past method. Close up you can appreciate the thin yellow eye-ring (above). Amar-Singh HSS … Continued
New nectar source for Black-throated Sunbird
Black-throated Sunbird taking nectar from Ipomoea indica. Yesterday, 25th April 2022, at Cameron Highlands, I saw a female Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturata wrayi) feeding on the nectar of Ipomoea indica (Ocean-blue Morning Glory, an exotic) using nectar robbing technique. The images are poor as … Continued
Pacific Swallow – social behaviour while nesting
I saw a pair of nesting Pacific Swallows (Hirundo tahitica javanica) in an urban/public setting. One bird was incubating. The other was nearby and would intermittently visit the nesting site and appeared to feed the incubating bird. I saw this … Continued
Images of the Spectacled Bulbul
1st January 2021. The Spectacled Bulbul (Pycnonotus/Rubigula erythropthalmos erythropthalmos) is a personal favourite. All were photographed on various dates at the Kledang-Sayong Forest Reserve, a primary forest at Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. 15th October 2019. 14th January 2021. 14th January 2021. … Continued
Thick-billed Flowerpecker and the fruiting fig tree
Post 1. I went back to the fruiting Ficus religiosa (Sacred Fig) that is situated at the forest fringe to continue observations. A large number of flowerpeckers come out to feed but assessing numbers is not easy due to some … Continued
Rufous-bellied Eagle – juvenile
A juvenile I saw today. I am often the recipient of the keen eyesight and sharp spotting skills of my wife. She often spots raptors from our magic kitchen window or while putting out the laundry. She saw this raptor … Continued
Rufous-tailed Tailorbird
A male. The Rufous-tailed Tailorbird (Orthotomus sericeus hesperius) is one of the hardest of the local Tailorbirds to see, as it is an undergrowth ‘specialist’. Its behaviour is more like a Bush Robin or Wren, calling from dense undergrowth and only flitting … Continued
Oriental Magpie Robin – nesting material
Post 1. I observed this pair of Oriental Magpie Robins (Copsychus saularis musicus) collecting nesting material. The location is about 1.5 km on a very large, open trail, with primary jungle on both sides. This was unexpected as usually see … Continued
Malayan Partridge calls – possible mating-ritual calls
I occasionally come across Malayan Partridges (Arborophila campbelli) in the Cameron Highlands. On 18th April 2022 at 1.20pm at 1,800m ASL at Cameron Highlands I came across this group of at least 3 birds (possibly 5) using loud calls – the … Continued
