14 May 2026

Great Myna

 Passeriformes - Sturnidae - Acridotheres grandis (Tiong Jambul)

A black myna with a spiffy crest. Not actually significantly larger than other dark crested mynas, but the combination of the bright yellow bill, prominent spiky crest, and white vent serve to distinguish it from other similar mynas. Forages in flocks in open areas such as meadows, agricultural fields, and urban parks and gardens, often with other species of mynas and starlings.
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A moment too far away, too high off, like a dream.


04 May 2026

Red-eyed Bulbul

 Passriformes - Pycnonotidae - Pycnonotus brunneus (Merbah Mata Merah)

Nondescript plain brown bulbul with dull red eyes. Buffy brown vent distinguishes it from similar red-eyed form of Cream-vented Bulbul. Has neither the olive wing patches of Olive-winged Bulbul nor the streaked ear coverts of Streak-eared Bulbul. Red eye is not surrounded by the orangish eyering of Spectacled Bulbul. Forages primarily in the middle and upper levels of forest, often with other species in mixed flocks. Song is a relatively monotonous series of upslurred whistles.
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What we ignore is still existent, still fact - does it affect, that's the matter.