On some evening when the Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) were gathering in trees and palms around my area LINK prior to moving on to their main roosting trees, 40-50 mainly juveniles were seen gathering on the ground of my … Continued
Every evening starting at around 1800h, the Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis), mostly juveniles, with some adults, will gather in my ceram palms (Rhopaloblaste ceramica) (above, below). Once on the fronds of the palm, they move about the fronds, sometimes … Continued
The soft boards sealing the strip of roof projecting from my neighbour’s house fell off some months ago at two points. I expected either Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) or Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) would claim these roof areas for … Continued
“I find that the more I watch the more to discover. Was enjoying two Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis) when noticed these pointed feathers at the neck, the hackles. “Wells (2007) says of them ‘feathering of head, to anterior edge … Continued
Teo Lee Wei & K‘s video clips show the feeding behaviour of a juvenile Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) and a family of three Yellow-vented Bulbuls (Pycnonotus goiavier) feeding on the ripe fruit of the mango (Mangifer indica). The starling … Continued
“Was out cycling with my wife when we spotted a feeding frenzy of birds on alate termites. This is not an uncommon occurrence and I have seen numerous episodes. [See video of a termite hatch HERE.] “Despite the limited lighting … Continued
An earlier post describes how a juvenile Tiger Shrike (Lanius tigrinus) deals with the fruit of the Kenidai (Bridelia tomentosa) LINK. In addition to Tiger Shrike, Chan Yoke Meng and Melinda Chan has documented a number of bulbuls also eating … Continued
“For years I have been observing Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis) eating up my Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) leaves,” wrote Johnny Wee. “At first I thought it was collecting nesting material but then saw it swallowed the leaf pieces.” Birds collect … Continued
My pair of ceram palms (Rhopaloblaste ceramica) have fruited again. The fruits are now ripe and are attracting birds. Today (2nd November 2013) a large flock of juvenile Asian Glossy Starlings (Aplonis panayensis) suddenly converged onto the palms. Their loud … Continued
