pickledherring's PhotoBlog

Red-Eyed Starlings

2009-11-24T12:30:42Z

Red-Eyed starlings or Asian Glossy starlings are the relatives of the Myna birds . They have adapted well to human habitation and large flocks can be found in urban areas, garden and parks. Both the female and male look alike. Their plumage appears black in poor light but in bright sunlight their glossy plumage has a iridescent shine, changing to green, purple or black when they move about. They feed on mainly soft fruits, berries and sometimes insects. They forage high in the tree tops and occasionally on the ground feeding on the fallen fruits. They breed all the year round and each time 3-4 eggs are laid.

The Crimson Sunbird

2009-11-17T11:57:06Z

The Crimson Sunbird is a resident in Tropical Southern Asia. It can be found in the forest and cultivated areas. The Crimson Sunbird is very tiny. It has thin down-curved bill and a brush-tipped tubular tongue for feeding on nectar but it also take insects when feeding its young.

Which came first ?

2009-11-14T23:32:42Z

Simpoh Air (Shrubby Simpoh)

2009-11-12T13:26:53Z

Snakes Alive !

2009-11-10T04:26:52Z

The Smooth Otters

2009-11-05T12:02:03Z

Jezebel is laying her eggs..

2009-11-03T05:12:18Z

I came across this Painted Jezebel butterfly last Sunday, sitting on the leaf of the mangosteen tree. Good, another photo of a butterfly to be added to my collection, I thought. I zoomed in and as I was clicking away I noticed that this butterfly was actually laying eggs ! I was so excited for this is the very first time witnessing such a rare moment.

The Common Sun Skink

2009-11-01T12:15:14Z

The Common Sun Skinks or Many-lined Skinks belong to the lizard family. They are characterised by their smooth, scaled skin and small legs. They can be found in wooded areas, mangroves and parks. They are very shy and will slither away very quickly. The skinks feed on insects, spiders and smaller lizards. The female will give birth to 5 to10 live young.

The Brown-Throated Sunbird

2009-10-28T13:16:58Z

The Brown-Throated Sunbirds are also known as the Plain-Throated Sunbirds. They are the largest sunbird species found here. They are found mostly at the mangroves and parks. They are nectar feeders, they have long, slender decurved bills that enable them to proble into flowers for nectar. They also feed on berries and small fruits. The juveniles are fed with insects. Like most sunbirds, the males are more colorful than the females. According to a study done here, the Brown-Throated sunbirds can live up to five years.

Reflections

2009-10-26T03:24:37Z

Have a great week to everyone.