Black-bellied Malkoha – Bird Ecology Study Group

22 Jul 2017

Black-bellied Malkoha caught a stick insect

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-invertebrates | 0

“Spotted this less commonly seen Black-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi diardi), foraging higher in the canopy. “While watching, it spotted some irregularities on a branch and was rewarded with a stick insect. “There was no branch swiping and the insect was … Continued

24 May 2015

Black-bellied Malkoha – less often seen and photographed

by BESG | posted in: Morphology-Develop., Vocalisation | 1

“The Black-bellied Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus diardi diardi) (above, below) is said to be seen and photographed less often as it is more ”shy’ than the commonly seen Green-billed Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis longicaudatus). These birds can, at a quick look, be mistaken … Continued