In the past I would have considered frugivory by the Oriental Magpie-Robin Copsychus saularis as uncommon or even rare. But in the recent 20-30 years I have seen quite a number of […]
Over the past few decades, I have been observing an increased presence of the Oriental Magpie-Robins (Copsychus saularis) in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. In the past 10-15 years they have […]
![MagpieRobinO-vs MonitorLizard [AmarSngh]](https://besgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/MagpieRobinO-vs-MonitorLizard-AmarSngh-1-q8dg0q0o4lynbas34nrrs1wy8wl0qvoos2fg12hv1s.jpg "MagpieRobinO-vs MonitorLizard [AmarSngh]")
“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 […]
“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 […]
![BulbulST [AmarSingh] 1](https://besgroup.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BulbulST-AmarSingh-1-q8dge71e34elq37kghf9inisrq6f2p66mr1znuipv4.jpg "BulbulST [AmarSingh] 1")
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
“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, […]
“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 […]
“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) […]
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