Wells (2007) indicates that in Peninsula Malaysia direct evidence of the Ruby-cheeked Sunbird Chalcoparia singalensis feeding on nectar is lacking and suggests that they eat mainly arthropods and insects. Cheke & Mann (2001) state that apart from insects and caterpillars they also feed … Continued
“I observed two different family units of Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis interposita); one had juveniles near-adult plumage. This pair had juveniles just beginning to moult into adults . “The above shows the adult male with brilliant metallic emerald-green head and … Continued
“The Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis interposita) is one of the jewels of the jungle and always a delight to watch. “Above is an adult male hunting spiders for his brood of two fledglings. He was exploring spider webs and adjacent … Continued
“I observed another episode of frugivory by Ruby-cheeked Sunbirds (Chalcoparia singalensis interposita) today. “Most literature supports insect and nectar feeding for this sunbird but I have observed fruit feeding more often than nectar feeding (insects are most common). In the … Continued
“I have seen quite a number of the nests of the Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Anthreptes singalensis interposita). The majority at this location are situation adjacent to a river. “This nest was located 2.5 meters up in the outer foliage of a … Continued
