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Oriental Pied Hornbill snatched Olive-backed Sunbird fledgling
22 Feb 2019

Oriental Pied Hornbill snatched Olive-backed Sunbird fledgling

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-vertebrates, Fledgling-Fledging, Hornbills, Interspecific, Sunbirds | 3

Clarinda Yap was at the right place and at the right time yesterday afternoon, and as such managed to document the drama that unfolded at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. The scene was around the front main entrance pond of … Continued

Olive-backed Sunbird, Oriental Pied Hornbill, White-breasted Waterhen
White-breasted Waterhen – adult wing moult
16 Nov 2017

White-breasted Waterhen – adult wing moult

by BESG | posted in: Feathers-maintenance | 2

“When I first saw this White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus phoenicurus) I thought it might be injured with wing damage. But on closer inspection the wing changes were bilateral and fairly uniform. I considered some form of disease with feather loss … Continued

White-breasted Waterhen
YOU ARE A MESS!
4 Oct 2017

YOU ARE A MESS!

by BESG | posted in: Morphology-Develop., uncategorised | 1

“This mother White Breasted Waterhen (Amauornis phoenicurus) appears to have told her scruffy chick not to show up for meals until he combs his feathers and gets properly dressed (below). “Over the years, many clutches of Waterhen chicks have been … Continued

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White-breasted Waterhens: What they eat, where they live and when they were eaten!
13 Jun 2017

White-breasted Waterhens: What they eat, where they live and when they were eaten!

by BESG | posted in: Species | 5

“A discussion thread on one of Dato’ Dr Amar Singh HSS’s old posts prompted me to write this update on the dietary habits of the White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) and its culinary possibilities. “Let’s start with the last topic. In … Continued

White-breasted Waterhen
WHITE-BREASTED WATERHEN DRINKING & PREENING
26 Jul 2016

WHITE-BREASTED WATERHEN DRINKING & PREENING

by BESG | posted in: Miscellaneous, Videography | 0

“While the warm weather in April 2016 made us all feeling hot and bothered, a series of substantial afternoon showers towards the end of the month provided some relief. These refreshing rains were also essential in replenishing the water in … Continued

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WHITE-BREASTED WATERHEN BATHING
16 May 2015

WHITE-BREASTED WATERHEN BATHING

by BESG | posted in: Feathers-maintenance, Videography | 0

“On 19th November 2014, I discretely documented a private moment in the life of a White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) from a quiet, concealed corner at a local pond. “Under the notion that no one was watching it, the Waterhen let … Continued

White-breasted Waterhen
WATERHEN PREENING AND SUNNING
18 Oct 2014

WATERHEN PREENING AND SUNNING

by BESG | posted in: Feathers-maintenance, Videography | 1

“On the 18th September 2014, I was able to creep up cautiously and observe the prolonged preening activity of White-breasted Waterhens (Amaurornis phoenicurus) at a local lotus pond (above). “As they preened themselves, the waterhens would regularly bob their stumpy … Continued

White-breasted Waterhen
WHITE-BREASTED WATERHEN FORAGING IN THE RAIN
6 Oct 2014

WHITE-BREASTED WATERHEN FORAGING IN THE RAIN

by BESG | posted in: Feathers-maintenance, Feeding-invertebrates, Videography | 1

“On the afternoon of 3rd September 2014, I was suddenly stranded in a shelter in a public park due to heavy rain. Despite the downpour, a White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) was undeterred and intently searching for food on the soggy … Continued

White-breasted Waterhen
THE WELL-DRESSED WATERHEN’S WARDROBE CHANGES
6 Apr 2014

THE WELL-DRESSED WATERHEN’S WARDROBE CHANGES

by BESG | posted in: Morphology-Develop. | 0

“White-breasted Waterhens (Amaurornis phoenicurus) frequently help themselves to the aquatic snails in my water lily tubs. This common member of the rail family is supposed to breed almost all the year round. I have watched many broods grow from babyhood … Continued

White-breasted Waterhen
White-breasted Waterhen eating bananas
25 Mar 2014

White-breasted Waterhen eating bananas

by BESG | posted in: Feeding-plants | 3

“Birds never fail to surprise me with their ingenuity and range of diet. The diet of the White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) is not well recorded locally but is large and varied. “I have observed them feeding on insects, earthworms, some … Continued

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