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Oriental Magpie-robin vs. Asian Water Monitor
15 Jun 2019

Oriental Magpie-robin vs. Asian Water Monitor

by BESG | posted in: Amphibians-Reptiles, Interspecific | 0

“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-robin
Oriental Magpie Robin – songs
12 Jun 2019

Oriental Magpie Robin – songs

by BESG | posted in: Videography, Vocalisation | 1

“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

Oriental Magpie-robin
Stripe-throated Bulbul
21 May 2019

Stripe-throated Bulbul

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants | 0

“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

Oriental Magpie-robin, Striped-throated Bulbul
Common Mynas and Oriental Magpie-robins displaced by Javan Mynas in Singapore
29 Jan 2019

Common Mynas and Oriental Magpie-robins displaced by Javan Mynas in Singapore

by BESG | posted in: Species | 0

“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

Common Myna, Javan Myna, Oriental Magpie-robin
Oriental Magpie-robin dealing with an earthworm
30 Oct 2018

Oriental Magpie-robin dealing with an earthworm

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-invertebrates, Videography | 0

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

Oriental Magpie-robin
Oriental Magpie-robin – juvenile plumage
9 Sep 2018

Oriental Magpie-robin – juvenile plumage

by BESG | posted in: Morphology-Develop., Species | 0

“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

Oriental Magpie-robin
Scaly-breasted Munias bathing in my swimming pool
28 Aug 2018

Scaly-breasted Munias bathing in my swimming pool

by BESG | posted in: Feathers-maintenance, Interspecific | 1

“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

Common Myna, Oriental Magpie-robin, Scaly-breasted Munia, Yellow-vented Bulbul
Oriental Magpie-robin – tail development
19 Nov 2017

Oriental Magpie-robin – tail development

by BESG | posted in: Morphology-Develop. | 3

“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

Oriental Magpie-robin
Oriental Magpie-robin singing
20 Aug 2017

Oriental Magpie-robin singing

by BESG | posted in: Videography, Vocalisation | 1

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
Oriental Magpie-robin preparing its nesting cavity
25 Jun 2017

Oriental Magpie-robin preparing its nesting cavity

by BESG | posted in: Nests, Videography | 0

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

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