The Checker-throated Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma mentale) is a less commonly observed forest woodpecker. I have had some limited opportunities to watch the species in the past. On 5th March 2023, at the Kledang-Sayong Forest Reserve, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia, I had an … Continued
I had previously reported my observations on the diet of the Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus maculatus) (see reference) which include: 1. Fruit of the Ficus racemosa (Cluster Fig), Ficus Benjamina, Ficus villosa, Melastoma malabathricum (Straits rhododendron) and Clidemia hirta (Hairy Clidemia). 2. I have also seen them inspecting the underside of … Continued
I saw a pair of Buff-rumped Woodpecker (Meiglyptes tristis) on 7th February 2023 at a forest reserve outside of Ipoh (see image 1). This section of the forest has been partly logged decades ago, with strong re-growth and primary forest on … Continued
It was a dark morning at the Kledang Saiong Forest Reserve on 9th February 2023 but I decided to visit as this, now threatened green lung, that stretches from near Papan to Chemor has an enormous diversity of bird life. … Continued
There are some montane species that often visit the lowlands, flying long distances to feed at fruiting trees. Two that I am familiar with are the Mountain Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula badia) and the Little Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia ruficeps). I saw … Continued
I arrived very early at the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve, Perak on 2nd February 2023; it was still dark at 7.00am. There was a male Large-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus) calling out while perched on the electrical wires, with some street … Continued
I was at the Kledang Saiong Forest Reserve on 30th January 2023 when I spotted this female Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus percussus) collecting spider webs for nest construction. It was not looking for spider prey. It would extend the body forward, open … Continued
The Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) population in Perak, Malaysia has progressively grown in recent years, with an increasing number of birds seen at some wetland sites. In the past (2009-2018), one to two birds were observed each year, but since … Continued
I have observed Greater Coucals (Centropus sinensis) nesting in the past and nests have been in tall grasses and thick bushes fairly low down. I was at the outskirts of Ipoh City on 7th November 2022, when I observed a … Continued
I was out today, 31st October 2022, at the outskirts of Ipoh City where there are many ex-mining pools (wetlands-like habitat) and limestone hills. I observed a Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus) hunting for prey. It was a juvenile (see images … Continued
