Spring migration of birds of prey at Cape Rachado in Malaysia

It has been known since the middle of the last century at the latest that wintering populations of the Oriental Honey-buzzards (Pernis ptilorhyncus) and at least four other species of birds of prey migrate northeast from Sumatra each spring via the Strait of Malacca to the west coast of Malaysia. This migration is part of… Continue reading Spring migration of birds of prey at Cape Rachado in Malaysia

Wet Greater Coucal after rain

A black and brown bird stands soaking wet on a branch in the curve of the country road. A Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis) was completely rained on by the tropical storm. Now he stands uncertainly on his branch in front of the approaching car and actually wants to shake himself thoroughly and dry himself. The… Continue reading Wet Greater Coucal after rain

Der Weisshaubenhäherling, ein invasiver Vogel

Ein drosselgroßer Vogel mit einer weißen Haube hüpft auf dem Boden direkt vor mir herum und wirft die auf dem Boden liegenden Blätter zur Seite. Der Vogel ist ein Weißhaubenhäherling (Garrulax leucolophus). Mit seinem auffallend weißen Schopf wirft er die Blätter wirklich in alle Richtungen. Der Vogel suchte offensichtlich nach Nahrung. Wenig später bekam er… Continue reading Der Weisshaubenhäherling, ein invasiver Vogel

White-crested Laughingthrush from a hide

A white-crested thrush-like bird on the ground hopps about throwing leaves. The bird is a White-crested Laughingthrush (Garrulax leucolophus) and is really throwing the leaves around in all directions . They were searching intensively for food. It was a family group of eight birds. They might remind you of other birds of the family as… Continue reading White-crested Laughingthrush from a hide