“I observed an adult male Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis musicus) aggressively attacking an Asian Water Monitor (Varanus salvator) in three consecutive episodes. The Asian Water Monitor was swimming in the water at the edge of a limestone escarpment when this … Continued
“Oriental Magpie Robins (Copsychus saularis musicus) are favourite birds and we have a number of pairs that live in our garden. They have one of the largest repertoires of personal calls and songs of any bird I know locally, and … Continued
“A family group of 3 Stripe-throated Bulbul (Pycnonotus finlaysoni finlaysoni) feeding on Lantana camara (Big-Sage or Wild-Sage) fruit. A common plant for many birds to feed on. “Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis musicus) were also there, feeding at the same … Continued
“I cannot comment about the African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus), but since this website drew my attention to the matter, I have been observing local mynas for the last 10 years. And yes, I can state categorically that the Javan … Continued
Jeremiah Loei’s vido clip of an Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) catching an earthworm was documented at Gardens by the Bay. Earthworms are only safe from predators when they are deep inside their burrows. When among leaf litter, they are partially … Continued
“Note the development of blue in the Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis musicus) juveniles as they transition into adulthood (above, below). “I suspect all of these will become adult males, who also have a deep blue in their plumage. Below … Continued
“I was prompted by YC Wee’s August 16th BESG observations LINK to dig out some photos I took a few months ago of the Scaly-breasted Munias (Lonchura punctulata) that regularly bathe in my swimming pool in Koh Samui. “The light … Continued
“Over the past 10-15 years I become more aware of Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis musicus) with odd tail development or moults. The above is a juvenile (notice gape and plumage) with what I expect as ‘normal’ development. The tail feathers … Continued
The Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) was once one of the three most common birds in Singapore. However, due to excessive trappings for the cage bird trade, their numbers declined drastically. Another factor was competition from the more aggressive and increasingly … Continued
Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) nests in the axil of palm fronds, rotten tree stumps, hollow logs or in the shallow cavity of a rotting tree. Jeremiah Loei’s video below looks like the bird is cleaning up the exterior of its … Continued
