Macaranga bancana – Bird Ecology Study Group

17 Jul 2014

Common Macaranga (Macaranga bancana) and its ants

by BESG | posted in: Fauna, Plants | 0

The Common Mahang (Macaranga bancana) is commonly seen in Singapore’s secondary forest (above). It is easily recognised by the large, three-lobed leaves and the presence of tiny ants that nest inside the hollows of young twigs. Young leaves are reddish … Continued

24 Apr 2014

Trees for Birds: 2. Macaranga bancana (Common Mahang)

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants, Plants | 9

One of the most spectacular bird-tree in Singapore is Waringin or Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) LINK. A total of 42 species of birds had been documented visiting the tree to take the figs, the insects attracted to the figs or … Continued