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Ruby-cheeked Sunbird feeding on Rough Trema fruits

on 6th March 2019

“I saw a pair of adults Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis interposita) feeding juveniles on the fruits of Rough Trema (Trema tomentosa). The female had one in tow, following her around begging for feeds. The male had another stashed up in a tree and would return periodically with prey.

Adult female feeding juvenile.

“Above shows an adult female feeding a juvenile small fruits (a favourite of many bird species).

Juvenile trying to feed itself unsuccessfully.

“Above shows the juvenile unsuccessfully trying to get its own fruits.

Adult female foraging for animal prey.

“Above and below show adult female foraging for animal prey.

Adult female foraging for animal prey.

“Most feeds were animal prey but fruits were a good way to keep a hungry juvenile quiet.”

Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
28th August 2018

Location: Kledang-Sayong Forest Reserve, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Habitat: Trail along primary jungle

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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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