On 14 June 2022, I visited Singapore Quarry with a friend, Mr Derek Yeo. On our way out of the quarry, we spotted a Straw-headed bulbul (Pycnonotus zeylanicus) on the road along Jalan Asas. It had a flying lizard … Continued
Straw-headed bulbuls, Pycnonotus zeylanicus, are vulnerable passerines of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo. Measuring 28 – 29 cm, they are rather large birds and their unique feather patterns make them stand out. Their melodious water gurgling songs attract … Continued
“On the afternoon of 22nd September 2014, a small family of Straw-headed Bulbuls (Pycnonotus zeylanicus) arrived onto the scene as I was strolling along forest edge. They appeared to be in visual search mode and were intently scanning the surrounding … Continued
“While the haze was taking a temporary respite, I caught this Straw-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus zeylanicus) feeding its fledgling just next to Visitor’s Centre at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, while its partner was making loud contact calls lower in the … Continued
“Further to an earlier post LINK, I now have a video of a Straw-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus zeylanicus) actually making the ‘clicking’ contact/alarm call in the last clip of the previous post. “In my hurry to capture the action, I had … Continued
