parental care – Bird Ecology Study Group

5 Jul 2022

Slaty-backed Forktail (Enicurus schistaceus) Juvenile

by LW Teo | posted in: bird, Slaty-backed Forktail | 0

I observed an adult Slaty-backed Forktail with a juvenile in Cameron Highlands at ~1,600m ASL on 30th June 2022. They were foraging along a small road adjacent to primary forest; the nearest stream was about 100-120 meters away. To offer … Continued

17 Sep 2021

Nesting of spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) Part 2: From nest to chicks

by LW Teo | posted in: birds, Feeding chicks, Nesting | 0

Below is Chua Wei Siong and Wenyi’s continuing documentation of the chicks’ development. The parent birds can be seen shading the chicks from the hot sun beating down on them, tidying the nest, grooming the chicks and feeding the chicks … Continued

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