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Javan Myna- juvenile with adults

on 12th February 2018
Adult Javan Myna feeding juvenile.
Adult Javan Myna feeding juvenile.

“Javan Mynas (Acridotheres javanicus) have continued their extension up the peninsula and are now established in Ipoh. Saw 2 adults feeding a single juvenile today.

Adult Javan Myna feeding juvenile.
Adult Javan Myna feeding juvenile.

“Prey included a beetle and a worm. The worm was initially too difficult to handle and was retrieved by the adult, re-positioned and offered again.

Juvenile Javan Myna.
Juvenile Javan Myna.

“Notice the light blue iris in juvenile.

Adult Javan Myna.
Adult Javan Myna.

“Appreciate communication if any disagreement about ID.

Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
10th February 2018

Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Habitat: Urban environment

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YC Wee

Dr Wee played a significant role as a green advocate in Singapore through his extensive involvement in various organizations and committees: as Secretary and Chairman for the Malayan Nature Society (Singapore Branch), and with the Nature Society (Singapore) as founding President (1978-1995). He has also served in the Nature Reserve Board (1987-1989), Nature Reserves Committee (1990-1996), National Council on the Environment/Singapore Environment Council (1992-1996), Work-Group on Nature Conservation (1992) and Inter-Varsity Council on the Environment (1995-1997). He is Patron of the Singapore Gardening Society and was appointed Honorary Museum Associate of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) in 2012. In 2005, Dr Wee started the Bird Ecology Study Group. With more than 6,000 entries, the website has become a valuable resource consulted by students, birdwatchers and researchers locally and internationally. The views and opinions expressed in this article are his own, and do not represent those of LKCNHM, the National University of Singapore or its affiliated institutions.

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