Zhang Licong’s video below documents an interesting aspect of courtship feeding by a pair of Coppersmith Barbets (Megalaima haemacephala)… “It is interesting to note the male held fruits in his beak during the process [of copulation] and fed the female … Continued
“After a few ‘koel songs’ and short chase, it was still a no go. But a fruit in the mouth did the trick and finally the lady says I do. “BESG has posted an excellent article on Aisan Koel (Eudynamys … Continued
“It is well known that Oriental Pied Hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris) nest with the female sealed inside a nesting hole and will depend entirely on the male to deliver food to her and their chicks during their nesting HERE. The male … Continued
Rock Pigeons (Columba livia) are common in many countries around the world and Vancouver, Canada is no exception (above, below). They are usually gregarious, gathering in large numbers in their favourite feeding locations in urban areas. Dr Jean Ho sent … Continued
“On 30th April 2016, I observed a pair of Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) mating at Kranji Marsh, near the entrance of the Common Moorhen Observation Hide. In the photo above, the female bird flew to an open branch. “The female … Continued
The above image shows a pair of Asian Koels (Eudynamys scolopacea) – the male on the right, feeding the female with a fruit. This is a typical ritual known as courtship feeding. Erritzoe et al. (2007) define courtship feeding thus: … Continued
“While out cycling early this morning we came across Oriental Pied Hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris convexus) twice in two different locations; quite a surprise as they are uncommon in the city. “The first was a social group of 5 that were … Continued
On 5th March 2016, Jeremiah Loei chanced upon a male Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) behaving in a rather strange and unusual manner. He documented the phenomenon, posted the video clip below on Birds, Insects N Creatures of Asia Facebook … Continued
For sometime now a pair of Oriental Pied Hornbills (Anthracoceros albirostris), sometimes accompanied by a juvenile, regularly visit Sian Tuan Avenue (above: male, below: female). Their cries can be heard during the mornings and evenings as they move from tree … Continued
“On 13th September 2015, before 8 am, the male Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) was calling loudly while perching on the fruiting *Livistona rotundifolia palm, commonly known as Footstool Palm. “It held in its beak a ripen fruit which was darker … Continued