Bridelia tomentosa fruit, a new food item for the Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker Prionochilus maculatus

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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

Montane Birds that Visit the Lowlands

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    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

Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus percussus) collecting spider webs for nest construction

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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