CHANGEABLE HAWK EAGLE (JUVENILE)

24082025

Loc: Semenyih

 

GREY HERON

24082025

Loc: Semenyih

 

BLACK CRESTED BULBUL

24/08/2025

Loc: Semenyih

BLACK HORNBILL

 

 

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BLUE CROWNED HANGING PARROT

 

The Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot (Loriculus galgulus) is a small, vibrant parrot native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Sumatra, and Borneo. It’s easily recognized by its emerald green plumage, bright red rump, and the male’s distinctive blue crown and red throat patch.

This species is famous for its quirky habit of sleeping upside down, much like a bat—an adaptation that helps it blend into foliage and avoid predators. It feeds mainly on fruits, seeds, nectar, and occasionally flowers, playing a key role in pollination and seed dispersal.

Social by nature, these parrots often travel in small flocks and form strong pair bonds during the breeding season. They nest in tree cavities and typically lay up to four eggs per clutch.

Although currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, the Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot faces threats from habitat loss and the illegal pet trade, making conservation awareness increasingly important.

BLACK THROATED SUNBIRD

05/07/2025

BURUNG KELICAP GUNUNG

Black throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturata)

The Black-throated Sunbird (Aethopyga saturata) is a striking and vibrant species of sunbird found across parts of South and Southeast Asia, including Malaysia.

Male:

• Long-tailed and dark above with a midnight-black throat
• Wine-red back and breast, purplish-blue crown
• In good light, the throat may show a metallic violet gorget

Female:

• Much duller with greenish-brown upperparts
• Pale underparts with a gray wash over the head
• A pale rump patch helps distinguish her from other sunbirds

Habitat & Distribution

Found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Prefers subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests.

IUCN Redlist: Least Concern (LC)

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