Selangor – Bird Ecology Study Group

2 May 2022

Black-capped kingfisher with centipede in beak

by BESG | posted in: Arthropod, bird, Black-capped Kingfisher, Feeding, Soil centipede | 0

Centipedes are present in home gardens, and also in Oil Palm estate, Selangor state of Malaysia. Encik Mohamed Shah shared a photograph of a Black-capped kingfisher (Halcyon pileata) with a dead soil centipede in its beak. These kingfishers have been … Continued

24 Apr 2022

Release of a Slaty-breasted rail, Lewinia striata, after recovery from accident

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Lee Soo Ann shared a happy event that took place in Selangor, Malaysia on April 2022. A slaty-breasted rail, Lewinia striata, flew into the window pane of a house and was stunned. The lady of the house rescued the bird … Continued