“The commonest babbler to encounter locally is the Pin-striped Tit-babbler (Macronus gularis gularis). I watched a pair for some time as they foraged in the morning at the fringe of this forest reserve (below). “I personally enjoy listening to the … Continued
“A family group of 5 Pin-striped Tit-babbler (Macronus gularis gularis) with at least 2 juveniles. “As usual very fast moving in the undergrowth and foliage, while actively feeding and looking for animal prey for the young. Note the juvenile has … Continued
“I observed a small group of 5 Pin-striped Tit Babblers (Macronus gularis gularis) comprising 2 juveniles and 3 adults. “They were foraging together with the juveniles being fed by the adults. I cannot be certain which of the 3 adults … Continued
“I was on a low hill, on this trail through primary jungle, at 7.45am when I heard the ‘song’ and saw the Pin-striped Tit-babbler (Macronus gularis gularis) calling out. I have often heard these calls and usually been fooled into … Continued
“I was watching birds feed at one of my favourite trees, the Blue Mahang (Macaranga heynei, formerly known as M. javanica). The fruit of this tree is favourite of a number of species (see list below), especially the Plain Sunbird. … Continued
“I returned to this nest of the Pin-striped Tit-babbler (Macronous gularis), I had previously reported LINK and LINK, when I was sure the babblers had fledged. I spent 2 hours of observations around the nest, of up to 50 meters … Continued
“When I posted the Pin-striped Tit-babbler (Macronous gularis) nest HERE, some responded by saying ‘could not see the nest’. Yes I agree, this is one of the best camouflaged nest I have seen. I have posted an updated image of … Continued
“Was watching two adult Pin-striped Tit-babblers (Macronous gularis) and found it a bit odd that there were only two of them. Usually they are in a small social group. They were very accommodating and I was only a few meters … Continued
Tony Tham’s video clip was documented at Singapore’s Venus Loop. It shows a pair of Pin-striped Tit-babblers (Macronous gularis) enjoying a bath in a tree-hole filled with water. The feathers of both birds are thoroughly fluffed and will need plenty … Continued
