Red Junglefowl

Galliformes - Phasianidae - Gallus gallus (Ayam Hutan)

This “original chicken” is smaller than its domestic descendants, and is widespread throughout South and Southeast Asia; can also be found as an introduced species in many regions around the world (especially prevalent on many Pacific Islands, including Hawaii). In its introduced range and some areas of its native range it has interbred widely with feral and domestic chickens, producing intermediate hybrids. Many of these birds cannot be distinguished from genuine wild-type birds. Within native range calls are useful for ID: the wild male’s crowing is hoarse and choked off towards the end, unlike the loud, vibrant calls of the domestic rooster.

(eBird)

A mother's trail

* Emptiness (and) Non-existence - nature's way, it is as it is

- do not over-think, do not over-dwell

Gray-headed Lapwing

 Charadriiformes - Charadriidae - Vanellus cinereous (Rapang Kepala Keralu)

Brown lapwing with a gray head and neck, bright yellow bill, and a white belly and gray breast separated by a dark breast band. When in flight, note striking black primary feathers and white secondaries, as well as a white rump and dark tail. Gregarious, usually seen in loose small flocks, sometimes with other lapwings. Inhabits cultivated wetlands and marshy areas, feeding mainly on insects, worms, and crustaceans. Gives grating, piping screams.

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Sometimes effacing, its habitat perfect camouflage but conspicuous in flights

* Increase through humility - the wise and their ways of the opposites

- the less trodden paths bear results - 

Pink-necked Green Pigeon

Columbiformes - Columbidae - Treron vernons (Punai Leher Jambu)

Brightly-colored tree-dwelling pigeon. Adult male has a powder-pink neck, orange breast patch, gray-blue head, and yellow belly. Adult female is much plainer, tea-green above and brighter yellow-green below. Both sexes have striking black-and-yellow wing feathers and yellow spotting on the undertail coverts. Adaptable, and can be found in mangroves, open coastal forests, parks, gardens, and plantation edges. Primarily a lowland species, but can on occasion be found in foothills. Social, often gathering in flocks; occasionally mixes with other green-pigeons. Unlike many other pigeons, not very vocal; occasionally gives strange, alien-sounding coos.

(eBird)

Some prefer in flocks, some in a pair

 

* Emptiness of heart - undefinable Tao

- something cannot be explained -

Wood Sandpiper

Charadiiformes - Scolopacidae - Tringa glareola (Kedidi Kayu)

Medium-sized brownish wader with a white belly, varied pale spotting and spangling on back. In flight shows plain upperwings, square white rump patch. Legs greenish yellow. Breeds in bogs and marshes in open coniferous and mixed forests. Migrants and wintering birds occur in varied wetland habitats, especially with grassy and other vegetation cover. Walks in shallow water, picking with its bill. Mainly found as singles or small flocks, not mixed with other species. Bobs tail when nervous, but not habitually like Common Sandpiper.

(eBird)

I mind mine, you mind yours.

 

* Different from the vulgar - know you're unique

- do not fear to walk different path - 

Yellow Bittern

Pelecaniformes - Ardeidae - Botaurus sinensis (Pucung Kuning)

Very small heron of marshy, well-vegetated water bodies. Adult pale orangish brown or yellow, depending on the light, with a narrow dark cap. Juvenile darker above with pale feather edges. Can be inconspicuous in dense vegetation, but frequently makes short flights; on flying birds, note dark flight feathers contrasting with pale yellowish wing coverts. Typically quiet, but occasionally gives harsh grating calls when flushed.

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Slow mo but deft

* Returning to purity - without haves and desires

- pure intent, no gain is still gain - 

Gray-headed Swamphen

Gruiformes - Rallidae - Porphyrio poliocephalus (Panglin Biasa)

A very large bluish-purple waterbird with a red bill and forehead shield, as well as red legs and feet with long toes. The tail is flicked up often, revealing fluffy white “underpants.” Juveniles are duller than adults and lack the red bill and shield. An inhabitant of marshy, vegetated freshwater bodies such as swamps, rivers, and lakes; usually in small groups. Feeds, often clumsily, at muddy water edges, in reeds, and on floating vegetation. Makes short nasal grunts and croaking sounds. Formerly part of the species known as Purple Swamphen.

(eBird)

Alone, in pairs, in flock, beauty in eye of beholder

 

* Vulgarity's palliation - interaction of positive and negative (Yin in Yang, Yang in Yin)

- presence and absence - no absolute - 

Cinnamon Bittern

Pelicaniformes - Ardeidae - Botaurus cinnamomeus (Pucung Bendang)

Small heron of wet and open grassy areas such as flooded meadows and paddy fields. Uniformly bright rufous upperparts of adult male unmistakable. Female and juvenile have pale streaked belly, dark streaks and spots scattered on the wings and back, and are dark brown with some rufous tones above. Females often have light spotting on the wings, potentially causing confusion with female Schrenck's Bittern, which has brighter and more solid white spots and a prominent dark crown lacking in Cinnamon. Gives dry croaking clicks.

(eBird)

Lurking, shying off, but steady

 

* Simplicity of habit - honest practice

- true to nature - 

Eastern Marsh Harrier

Accipitriformes - Accipitridae - Circus spilonotus (Helang-sawah Biasa)

A common patroller above reedbeds, flying with wings raised in a shallow V-shape. Adult males are predominantly pale gray with a dark-speckled head, blackish back with pale-edged feathers, and black wingtips. Adult females are brown and streaky and lack the bold white rump patch of the similar female Hen Harrier. Juveniles are brown with paler heads and breasts. Extremely similar to Western Marsh-Harrier, but range overlap is minimal.

(eBird)

Scan, seize, land, scan, seize, land

* Returning to the root - what Tao is all about

- Natural, constant, non-action - 

Eastern Marsh Harrier

 Accipitriformes - Accipitridae - Circus spilonotus (Helang-sawah Biasa)

A common patroller above reedbeds, flying with wings raised in a shallow V-shape. Adult males are predominantly pale gray with a dark-speckled head, blackish back with pale-edged feathers, and black wingtips. Adult females are brown and streaky and lack the bold white rump patch of the similar female Hen Harrier. Juveniles are brown with paler heads and breasts. Extremely similar to Western Marsh-Harrier, but range overlap is minimal.

(eBird)

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Constantly seeking, on the move

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* Revealers of virtue - emulate qualities of warriors of old

- Be still for clarity, for the next move -