24 April 2026

Purple-naped Spiderhunter

 Passeriformes - Nectariinidae - Kurochkinegramma hypogrammicum (Kelicap Rimba)

Dark and mostly drab sunbirdlike inhabitant of tropical forests, plantations, and gardens. Iridescent purple nape and rump are diagnostic, but can easily be missed in the gloom of dense forest. Olive-green upperparts and streaked belly, along with a dark, slightly curved bill, are sufficient to distinguish this species from other spiderhunters and sunbirds in its range. Like many other spiderhunters, calls loudly, harshly, and persistently as it forages.
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If your abundance is not my abundance, will all be well?


09 April 2026

Black-thighed Falconet

 Falconiformes - Falconidae - Microhierax fringillarius (Rajawali-Belalang Melayu)

Dwarfed by shrikes and thrushes, this tiny raptor looks almost parakeet-like as it perches on exposed branches. Coloration distinctive: birds are black above with a white chest and rusty orange belly. Black forehead “earmuffs” are unique among the region’s raptors. Inhabits lowland and foothill forests, where it is generally fairly uncommon. Rather social for a raptor, often seen preening and feeding together in small flocks.
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