Bird Watching in Brunei A GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
COMPLIMENTARY COPY 2016 EDITION
The list of birds has been approved by Nature Unit, Tourism Development Department Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism Negara Brunei Darussalam
Published by Nature Unit Tourism Development Department Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism Jalan Menteri Besar Bandar Seri Begawan BE3910 Negara Brunei Darussalam
© Tourism Development Department, Brunei Darussalam, 2016
Second Edition 2016
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Bird Watching in Brunei 2nd Edition 2016
ISBN 978-99917-81-00-6
Skin Decorative Design Nature Unit Team
Team Coordinator Mohd Jeffrey Hj Mohd Sunny Lai
Publishing Team
Nature Unit Team, Tourism Development Department Mohd Jeffrey Hj Mohd Sunny Lai Asulhamhaidi Mohd Ashrane Nor Azme Hj Deli
Sakam Conservation Program Mohammad Vol
Universiti Teknologi Brunei Mohammad Faiz Zil Hariri Hj Aji (Attachment Student)
2016 EDITION BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI 1
CRESTLESS FIREBACK . Lophura pyronata BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI PHOTO . SUNGAI INGEI RESEARCH TEAM
Cover Photo . Mohammad Vol BIRDS PLATES IN THIS BROCHURE Wrinkled Hornbill . Aceros corrugatus 1. PHEASANT 23. KINGFISHER CONTENT 2. PARTRIDGE/ QUAIL/ 24. BEE-EATER ROULROUL 25. DOLLARBIRD/ BROADBILL INTRODUCTION 3. DUCK 26. HORNBILL PAGE 2 4. HERON/ BITTERN 27. BARBET BRUNEI IN BRIEF 5. EGRET 28. WOODPECKER/ PICULET PAGE 4 6. FRIGATEBIRD/ ADJUTANT 29. PITTA/ NUTHATCH BIRD SITES LOCATION MAP 7. DARTER 30. IORA/ LEAFBIRD PAGE 6 8. HAWK/ EAGLE/ KITE 31. MINIVET IDENTIFYING SPECIES 9. FALCON/ BUZZARD 32. SHRIKE PAGE 8 10. CRAKE/ RAIL/ SNIPE 33. FAIRY BLUEBIRD/ BLACK/ BIRD CONSERVATION 11. WATERCOCK/ MOORHEN/ MAGPIE PAGE 10 WATERHEN 34. TAILORBIRD/ PRINIA/ GETTING STARTED 12. STILT/ STINT/ LAPWING/ TRILLER PAGE 12 PLOVER 35. BULBUL/ STARLING BASIC GUIDE OF USING THIS BOOK 13. SANDPIPER/ REDSHANK/ 36. GRASSBIRD/ WABBLER/ PAGE 13 GREENSHANK BABBLER FEATURE BIRDS 14. CURLEW/ WHIMBREL/ 37. WHITE-EYE PAGE 14 GODWIT 38. MYNA ESSENTIALS 15. TERN/ PRATINCOLE 39. THRUSH/ STONECHAT/ PAGE 81 16. DOVE/ PIGEON MAGPIE ROBIN 17. PARROT/ PARAKEET 40. FLYCATCHER/ MONARCH White-bellied Sea Eagle 18. CUCKOO/ DRONGO 41. FANTAIL/ PHILENTOMA Haliaeetus leucogaster 19. MALKOHA/ COUCAL 42. FLOWERPECKER PHOTO, STEPHEN HOGG 20. OWL/ FROGMOUTH/ 43. SUNBIRD NIGHTJAR 44. SPIDERHUNTER
21. SWIFT/ SWALLOW/ 45. MUNIA NEEDLETAIL 46. SPARROW 22. TROGON 47. WAGTAIL/ PIPIT
2 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI 3 Introduction
Birdwatching is a harmonious forests. These places are crucial
recreational activity which involves for the survival of species such observing wild birds in their natural as the threatened Storm’s Stork, habitat which can be enjoyed by Lesser Adjutant, Cinnamon-
everyone. It can be done with the headed Pigeon, Bornean Ground naked eye, through binoculars Cuckoo and Straw-headed Bulbul. and telescopes, or by listening to Other birds such as the Ruddy
bird sounds. There are a number Kingfisher and the Hook-billed of reasons to participate in this Bulbul depend on the health of the activity, for some it is the thrill of mangrove forest. These include the
the chase, or racking up a long Brunei River, Seria River Estuary, list of bird sightings. Others are Belait River, Tasek Merimbun, just content to get to know a few Luagan Lalak and Temburong
of the common birds and some do River. it as a profession to help in their
conservation, Most birders Prime wildlife viewing hours say that they simply enjoy the for most species are the first few opportunity to go outside, learn hours of daylight and the last
about nature, and spend time with few hours before sunset as the people who have like interests. birds are more active and vocal Whatever your inclination, it is
knowing that you are doing something fun, worthwhile, productive and positive.
Due to their accessibility and ubiquity, birds are a useful tool
in environmental education and awareness of conservation issues. Birds easily transmit values in
respect for nature and the fragility Magpie Robin of ecosystems for creating a Copsychus saularis PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG sustainable future. making them easier to spot.
BIRDING IN BRUNEI Although hawk-watching, one of Brunei has one of the the most exciting wildlife-watching most pristine rainforests in Borneo events, is frequently best enjoyed
and home to around 622 species during the middle of the day. The of birds, of which 49 species are procedure for nocturnal, or night- endemic only to Borneo, making active animals doesn’t get going
Brunei rainforest one of the most until after the sun goes down. species rich habitat in the world. Here thousands of species of plants On the Brunei hillsides, bordering
and insects abound, together with a the Malaysian state of Sarawak, further array of hornbills, barbets, birds are quite common, though babblers, sunbirds, spiderhunters, the logistics of getting to some
leafbirds, trogons and floor of the areas are tough, especially dwellers like pheasants, pittas and during the monsoon season. wren-babblers.
In this brochure, we have selected Other important areas are the birds that are commonly sighted coastal and riverine habitats, that and the list of areas that are easily include accessible for birders. CANOPY WALK, Ulu Temburong National Park
fresh-water swamps and mangrove PHOTO . David Kirkland 4 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI 5
BRUNEI IN BRIEF GETTING TO BRUNEI Located on the northern shore of Air | Brunei’s only airport is
Borneo Island, Brunei Darussalam 10km from the centre of the is surrounded by the South China capital. The national airline, Royal Sea in the north and the Malaysian Brunei Airlines has direct flights
state of Sarawak on every other between Bandar Seri Begawan and side. 13 destinations around the world
including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur AREA SIZE and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah. Geographically, the country Malaysia Airlines, Singapore
consists of 2 parts with a total area Airlines, Air Asia, Cebu Pacific and of 5,765 sq km. It is divided into Maswings also fly into Bandar Seri 4 districts - Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Begawan.
Belait, which are on the western portion, and Temburong, a less Land | If you are already in
populated area on the eastern side. Borneo, you can reach Brunei overland via Miri in Sarawak from the west, passing Kuala Belait CAPITAL The capital city, Bandar Seri town or via Kota Kinabalu in Begawan (BSB) is based in the Sabah passing through Limbang and Lawas in Sarawak. Roads are Brunei-Muara district and it is the only port of entry by air. quite good and there are long distance buses that travel all the way from Kuching, Kota Kinabalu CLIMATE and Pontianak in Kalimantan, A hot tropical climate with high Indonesia. humidity and rainfall. Rainfall
occurs throughout the year but is heaviest between September Sea | There are boats from the Muara ferry terminal, (about 25km and December. Temperatures range from 25-32 degrees Celcius northeast of Bandar Seri Begawan) and average humidity is 79%. between Brunei and Labuan island, (near Sabah) and Limbang
POPULATION in Sarawak. From Bandar Seri Begawan itself there is also a boat The country’s population of service to Limbang. If you wish to about 400,000 comprises 67% drive to Brunei, you can cut your Malays, 15% Chinese, 6% tribes road time significantly by taking a indigenous to Borneo and 12% 2 1/2 hour journey by ferry from others. Menumbok in Sabah to the Muara ferry terminal. LANGUAGE Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the
national language but English is widely spoken.
CURRENCY
The unit of currency is the Brunei Dollar (B$) and is on a par with the Singapore Dollar that is also
accepted as equivalent exchange.
ACCOMMODATION
Brunei has a wide range of accommodation at competitive
rates. International standard, mid- Java Sparrow range, budget hotels and youth Padda oryzivora centres are all available. PHOTO . WILLIAM TAN Brahminy Kite . Haliastur indus PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG 6 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI 7
GETTING AROUND BRUNEI Taxis | Available in Bandar Seri Water Taxis | The most common MUARA
Begawan, at the multi-storey car transportation in Kampong Ayer is by Muara Port park at Jalan Cator. There are also boat, you can hail one from any of Berakas Serasa airport taxis and taxis in most the jetties along the Brunei River and Rimba hotels and shopping centres. at Wharf in Bandar Seri Begawan. Mentiri Fares are not metered and should Fares are negotiable and should be Tungku BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN JERUDONG be agreed before the journey. agreed before the journey. Boat Gadong There is a 50% surcharge after services to Temburong operate from Sengkurong Tasek Lama 11pm for airport taxi services. It is Kianggeh Jetty between 7.30am to Mata-mata recommended to keep the contact 4.00pm daily. Kilanas Telanai Damuan of your preferred taxi driver for the Marburong Bunut arrangement of future trips. TUTONG To Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Bukit Panggal BRUNEI Batu Ampar
Wasan Rice Field MUARA Labu Batang Mitus Limau Manis DISTRICT Telisai Limbang, Sarawak Peradayan Tanjong Maya SARAWAK Kg Sungai Burong Menangah Lakiun (MALAYSIA) Bukit Udal Batu Apoi Lumut Sungai Liang Lamunin Ujung Jalan BANGAR Pak Bidang Belaban Baru KUALA SERIA Rambai Sg Tujoh BELAIT Sibut Tasik Merimbun Benutan Batang Duri Sg Mau National Park Badas Ulu Temburong Bukit Puan Long Tadion Bt Serawong National Park TUTONG To Miri, Sarawak DISTRICT TEMBURONG SARAWAK DISTRICT Kuala Balai (MALAYSIA) SARAWAK Labi (MALAYSIA)
BELAIT Bus | There are five bus routes in to Seria (91km/57 miles), Tutong DISTRICT Bandar Seri Begawan, operating (48km/30 miles), Muara (27km/17 Teraja from 6.30am until 6pm. The miles), and from Seria to Kuala
Central Line, Eastern Line, Western Belait (16km/10 miles). Line and Northern Line. The city bus system is well maintained Car hire | Self-drive or chauffeur- and inexpensive. Bus number 42, driven cars are available at the 44, 46, 48 and 56 route is from airport and major hotels. It is LISTED AREA FOR Bandar Seri Begawan and will pass important to specify whether an BIRDWATCHING through the Damuan area. Bus air-conditioned car is required. number 24 will pass through Berakas Documentation | An International PUBLIC ROAD Forest and for other birdwatching Driving Permit is required to hire a IMMIGRATION site, there is a bus terminal located at car. A temporary license to drive in ENTRY|EXIT POINT the multi-storey car park on Jalan Brunei is available on presentation Cator in the town centre. Services of a valid driving license from the operate from Bandar Seri Begawan visitor’s country of origin.
(Note: map size is not to scale) 8 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI 9
LOOK FOR WING DESCRIBE HABITAT, BARS AND TAIL SHAPE AREA, AND CLIMATE Identifying species Next look for details on the bird’s Make note of the habitat in which body, wings, and tail. Keep an you have observed the bird, LISTEN FOR CALLS eye out for wing bars, colour you can do this even after the bird AND SONG patches, and other markings on has flown off. Did you spot the the body, when it is stationary or bird in a wetland or woodland? One of the best way to identify a in flight. What colour is its back Are you in an urban setting or in bird is to listen to the sound they and its belly? How long is its tail in the jungle? Each species of bird has make. Listening out for a bird’s relation to the bird’s body length? a typical region that they inhabit vocalizations is simple but it’s How does it hold its tail? Does it and making note of the area you’re also easy to forget to do, you can have a forked tail or is it square or in when you observe a bird can listen to a bird while you look at it. rounded? narrow the possibilities when you Listen to the calls and look out for try to identify that bird. Also, birds bill movements, to ensure you’re migrate and species composition associating the correct song with OBSERVE LEG in a region changes throughout the bird you’re trying to identify. COLOUR AND LENGTH the seasons, so make note of the Does the bird have long legs or time of year (or specific date you short legs and what are the colour? ESTIMATE GENERAL observed the bird). SIZE AND SHAPE If you can catch a glimpse of its Collared Kingfisher A general picture of the bird, feet, try and determine if its feet Todiramphus chloris that is its approximate size and are webbed, or if it has talons. Record Your PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG shape, will often give you many Some birds even have toes that Observations After viewing the bird, write clues when placing it into the arranged differently than others and if you’re fortunate enough to down your observations for later Birds are active, energetic animals correct family of birds. Begin have a close- up view, see how reference. From markings to and you need a keen quick eye to with an assessment of the bird’s many of its toes point forwards or behaviour, write down anything spot as many details as possible overall appearance. What is the backwards. you noticed, it can all help when in a short space of time. There are approximate size of the bird? It’s you later sit down with a field many obstacles and identifying a easiest to estimate size in relation guide to confirm the bird’s species. bird can be a real challenge. To to well know birds. For instance, STUDY MOVEMENT Also, note the location, date, time stand the best chance of knowing is the bird you’re observing about AND FLIGHT what kind of bird you are looking of day of the sighting. the size of a sparrow? A robin? A PATTERNS at, you should know what to look pigeon? A turkey? Think in terms Observe the way the bird walks, for, what matters most and how to of silhouettes and try to get an how it holds its tail, or how it spend your precious viewing time. inkling for its general body shape. jumps from branch to branch. If it Does it stand upright and walk with flies off, watch for a pattern in its KEEP YOUR EYE ease, or is it unsteady and awkward flight, does it swoop up and down ON THE BIRD on land? in gentle arcs with each wing beat or does it glide gently and steadily. Every second of viewing time is valuable. When you spot a bird, MAKE NOTE OF FACIAL keep your eye fixed on the bird MARKINGS AND BILL DETERMINE and study it—absorb details of CHARACTERISTICS FEEDING HABITS
its markings, movements, song, After you have determined its If you can, try and determine what
feeding habits, and size. You may general size and shape, then you the bird is eating or how it feeds. want to take some quick notes or should be ready to start looking for Does it cling to a tree trunk and sketch things that catch your eye. other details. Start at the head, look dig at the bark looking for insects? But don’t focus too much on your for distinctive strips and patches Does it forage on the ground, jottings, try to maximize the time of colour including crown stripes, tilting its head to watch for insects you have the bird in view, as this is eye lines, nape colour, eye arcs or scurrying amongst blades of grass, your time to study it before the bird rings. Does it have a black ‘hood’ or does it move its bill through the
dashes off, out of sight. on its head? Do its feathers form a water at the edge of a pond.
crest atop its head? Also note the colour and shape of the bird’s bill. Wrinkled Hornbill How long is the bill in relation Aceros corrugatus to the bird’s head? Is it straight or PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG curved, conical or flattened? 10 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI 11
BIRD CONSERVATION APPRECIATION Bird and wildlife conservation is One of the simplest pleasures
critical to the richness and diversity we get from bird and wildlife of the planet we share with more conservation is a genuine
than 10,000 species of birds. appreciation for our natural world. Understanding bird conservation We come into close contact with means understanding ecology. different birds and can discover
Wild birds are an integral part of their unique personalities and the ecosystem and serve many quirks. Even the common birds important purposes, including: in our backyard can teach us
Insect and rodent population appreciation of natural diversity. control By recognizing birds as unique and individual creatures, we can Distribution of seeds that leads better understand the need for to forest conservation appropriate conservation efforts. Food sources for bird predators
Awareness and By studying and conserving birds, we can better understand the Education relationships between all living Participating in one type of conservation program inevitably things on our planet and how the interactions of those relationships leads to a heightened awareness can affect humans directly. of other environmental and conservation issues. Birders
interested in preserving one species of shore bird, for example, may discover that the reason the
bird population is declining is
due to contaminated water. That
awareness of local pollution can lead to efforts for better water conservation that may in turn
impact local beaches or drinking water.
Conscientious birders should be aware of a range of environmental
issues, including:
• Pollution Dusky Munia • Habitat destruction Lonchura fuscans • Pesticide effects PHOTO . WILLIAM TAN • Endangered species • Bird hunting regulations
• Predator populations BIODIVERSITY Birds are one of the most Each of these issues is
populous life forms on earth, interconnected and can impact and that biodiversity leads to a birds in often unexpected ways. richness of life and beauty. The Large numbers of feral cats
incredible numbers of bird species resulting from transient populations demonstrates amazing evolutionary or animal shelter overcrowding, adaptations, and by learning how for example, for example, can have
birds are able to adapt can we begin an impact on local bird populations to change our own behaviours to because of a greater number of live harmoniously in our world. Bird predators. Birders who are aware of
conservation can also highlight the these and similar issues can take diversity of different habitats. action to promote responsible bird conservation. BORNEAN GROUND CUCKOO . Carpococcyx radiatus PHOTO . SUNGAI INGEI RESEARCH TEAM 12 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI 13
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND Access to the birding site The interests of the Respect the wishes of local residents and landowners, and don’t enter bird come first Getting started private land without permission It applies not just when you are unless it is open for public access on depending on the location. Keep at a nature reserve, but whenever START BY WATCHING track of what you have seen, where you are watching birds at home or foot. Note that rules and codes can differ in each part of a country, so BIRDS IN YOUR and when, this way you can begin to abroad. Birds respond to people plan ahead and make sure you know GARDEN OR PARK. map populations. in many ways, depending on the where you can go and what you are You’ll be able to learn about species, location and time of year. permitted to do. identification techniques and there TAKE PICTURES Avoid disturbing birds and their shouldn’t be too many different Visual records are a great tool for habitats at all cost, as it may keep species that might confuse you. Make your sightings count identifying species if eye-to-eye birds from their nests, leaving chicks Get involved in national monitoring observation proves too difficult. hungry or enabling predators to LEARN TO IDENTIFY take eggs or young. schemes where your sightings can Take snapshots of birds that you contribute to local knowledge BIRDS BY THEIR CALLS want to identify later as well as and help map the population of a Be an Ambassador for You can download bird songs recording your sightings. particular species. This can aid in the birdwatching online and it’s a great idea to put conservation of a particular site and It will be most effective if it on an mp3 player that you can species of bird. take with you when you go into people lead by example and the field. sensitively challenge the minority BIRDWATCHING Rare birds of birdwatchers who behave FIELD BAG Think about the interests of wildlife inappropriately. Think about your BINOCULARS A field bag is useful for carrying and local people, respect legislation field craft and behaviour, not One of the most important pieces all your supplies when you go out before passing on news of a rare just so that you can enjoy your of kit that you should always be on bird watching. Although, every bird, especially during the breeding birdwatching, but so others can too. hand, carrying them on a neck individual will have different season. Think about whether the
strap is always wise for quick requirements, there is some site can cope with a large number access. equipment that it is essential to CRIMSON SUNBIRD of visitors and whether sensitive pack in your field bag. Aethopyga siparaja species might be at risk. RESEARCH THE AREA PHOTO . ABDUL HADI
A map of the area you will be Identification: You may find it BASIC GUIDE OF birdwatching in can help you plan useful to carry proper identification USING THIS BOOK a route of your trip and prevent particularly if you are visiting areas the occurrence of becoming lost. near private or restricted land. CHARACTER Before you go off on a birding trip A distinguishing feature or Water: Birdwatching may involve attribute of species by size,
read up on what birds you may periods of prolonged walking colour and other specific see with relevance to time of day so keeping hydrated is essential, physical characteristic.
and year. as depending on your location, IDENTIFICATION water sources may be few and far Habit and general between. JOIN A LOCAL BIRD feature of species. WATCHING GROUP Mobile Phone: Birdwatching AREA can take place in remote locations Go on an organised birding tour Common birdwatching area You’ll have the opportunity to visit so keeping in contact in case of species selected for sighting of the particular a great bird watching area under emergency is essential. Also if you for this book species.
the guidance of an experienced have a smart phone there are a Due to abundance of food birder. You’ll get to know other number of birding apps available supply in Brunei, many TRANSPORTATION METHOD TO BIRDWATCHING SITE bird watchers and share your to enhance your hobby. species of migratory birds can be seen almost all knowledge and meet experienced First Aid Kit and Emergency TRAVEL BY WATER year round. birders who can help hone your Equipment: In the unfortunate The area can be reached by boat or possibility of traveling skills. event of an accident and generally Birds which are listed in over wet area. keeping yourself safe from the this brochure are species TRAVEL BY WALKING RECORD YOUR elements; sunglasses, sunscreen that are seen naturally in The area can only be reached SIGHTINGS and lip balm, insect repellent, Brunei as determined by by walking or possibility of those frequently spotted and distance traveling on foot. Keep a pen and paper handy aspirin, plasters, antiseptic cream, torch and flares can facilitate. in logistically possible to TRAVEL BY ROAD for making notes from field reach areas. The area can only be reached by observations. Waterproof road or possibility of vehicle notebooks are more practical within jungle area. 14 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI
1. PHEASANT Argus Pheasant Argusianus argus Crested Fireback Lophura pyronata
CHARACTER
• 65 - 67cm
• Only found in primary forests
• Uncommon local resident
• Population is declining due
to over-hunting and forest destruction.
IDENTIFICATION
• Male has cobalt blue facial
skin and dark crest.
• Dark blue upperparts, with PHOTO . SUNGAI INGEI RESEARCH TEAM yellowish tail feathers.
CHARACTER
• Male 120 - 165cm; Female 60cm AREA Ulu Temburong National Park, • Uncommon local resident Peradayan Recreational Forest • Only found in pristine primary forests.
Feeds on insects, fruits and • berries.
• Male display to the female in
a cleared dancing ground.
IDENTIFICATION
• Huge pheasant where male has elongated tail feathers.
Female is smaller and lacks
The long tail.
AREA
Ulu Temburong National Park
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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2. PARTRIDGE/ QUAILS/ ROULROUL Roulroul
Notes: ______
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3. DUCK Wandering Whistling Tufted Duck
Notes: ______Northern Shoveler ______
______Garganey ______
______
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4. HERON/ BITTERN Grey Heron Ardea cinerea
Purple Heron Ardea purpurea
CHARACTER
• 70 - 90cm
• Common resident species in
wetland areas such as coasts, estuaries, swamps and lakes.
• Can be seen waiting
motionless for fish at water
edge
IDENTIFICATION
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG • Body plumage is a mixture of brown, black and purplish-grey. CHARACTER Iris is pale yellow. Yellow bill, • 90 - 98cm legs and feet. Head is pulled • Some local residents, with back during flight. some winter visitors from the North. • Can be seen on in wetlands AREA such as lakes, swamps, rivers. Tasek Merimbun, • Feeds on fish, small reptiles Wasan Rice Fields
and small mammals.
• A large heron.
IDENTIFICATION
• Overall grey plumage. Head
and neck are white with black
line running from eye to crest. Yellow bill with yellowish
grey legs and feet.
AREA Tasek Merimbun
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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Striated Heron Chinese Pond Heron
Notes: Rufous Night Heron ______
______
______
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Cinnamon Yellow Bittern Ixobrychus sinensis
Bittern Ixobrychus cinnamomeus
CHARACTER
• 38 - 40cm
• Can be found in swampy areas and paddy fields.
• A very shy bird, and seldom
seen in open ground.
IDENTIFICATION
• Adult male has uniformly
rich cinnamon upperparts PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG and paler underparts. Adult female is duller with some white streaks on upperparts. CHARACTER Cinnamon wings are prominent during flight. • 30 - 40cm • Uncommon local resident with some being winter visitor.
• Prefers swamps, marshes, AREA paddy fields. Wasan Rice Field, Kuala Balai • Feeds on invertebrates.
IDENTIFICATION
• Dark crown and brownish
upperparts. During flight,
black wing feathers and tail can be seen.
AREA
Wasan fields, Kuala Balai
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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5. EGRET Little Egret Great Egret Egretta garzetta Ardea alba
CHARACTER
• 55 - 65cm
• Common winter migrant, and
some might have become
local resident.
• Normally fishes along the seashore or in swampy areas.
• Occasionally in large flocks
when following a tractor.
• Stir up prey in mud or water
with feet by walking quickly.
IDENTIFICATION • A small delicate egret.
• Long thin black bill, black leg PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG and yellow feet
CHARACTER AREA • 80 - 104cm Commonly seen in Tutong • Common winter visitor sewage treatment plant, throughout Borneo, some Sg. Seria, Damuan might be resident. mudflats, Serasa mudflats, • Commonly found in wetlands, water village during low mangroves and mudflats. tide.
IDENTIFICATION • Largest migratory egret. • Heavy bills, long kinked neck, yellow bill during non- breeding season.
AREA Commonly seen in Tutong sewage treatment plant, Sg. Seria, Damuan mudflats, Serasa mudflats; Kg. Ayer (Water village) during low tide
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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Cattle Egret Notes: ______Intermediate Egret ______
______
______Pacific Reef Egret ______
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6. FRIGATE BIRD/ ADJUTANT Notes:
______
Lesser Frigate ______
______
______
______Lesser Adjutant ______
______
______
______
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Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster 3. DARTER
CHARACTER • 85 - 97cm • Locally common resident, found in swampy marshlands, rivers and lakes. • Sometimes seen swimming Notes: with only its head and neck above water surface. ______• Dives for fish and other aquatic reptiles with its sharp ______bills. • Sometimes can be seen ______perched and spreading its wings to dry. ______IDENTIFICATION ______• Long, thin snake-like neck, and pale streaks in plumage. ______• Greyish-yellow webbed feet.
______AREA Tasek Merimbun, Wasan Rice Field, Tutong Sewage Treatment Area
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8. HAWKS/ EAGLES/
KITES Crested Serpent Eagle Grey-headed Spilornis cheela
Fishing Eagle Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus
CHARACTER
• 61 - 75cm
• Uncommon local residents.
• Can be found perched on
trees along interior rivers, wet
marshes and swamps.
• Feeds on freshwater fish.
IDENTIFICATION • Large greyish brown eagle
with white tail and broad PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG black terminal band.
AREA CHARACTER Ulu Temburong National Park, Peradayan Recreational Forest, • 45 - 74cm Kuala Balai • Common local resident, often seen perching on electric
cable in rural villages.
• Can be seen soar above
forests in mid-day.
Feeds on snakes, small • mammals and smaller birds.
IDENTIFICATION
• Black crown with small crest. Dark brown upperparts with
and chestnut underparts,
intersperse with white feathers
giving its characteristic look of scaly plumages. Bright
yellow bare facial skin.
AREA
Tasek Merimbun, PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG Ulu Temburong National Park,
Peradayan Forest Reserve
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White-bellied Sea Eagle Rufous-bellied Haliaeetus leucogaster Hawk-eagle
CHARACTER • 70 - 85cm • Common local resident • Can be seen soaring along coasts, lakes, estuaries, and swamps. • Hunts by swooping down and snatching fish and other prey from water surface.
IDENTIFICATION • A large eagle with white, black and grey plumage, and wedge-shaped tail. In flight, white underwing coverts are Changeable Hawk-eagle prominent against dark flight feathers.
AREA Kg. Ayer (Water village), Brunei river
Wallace’s Hawk-eagle
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus
Bat Hawk
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG Black-shouldered Kite
CHARACTER • 45 - 51cm • Common local resident. • Can be seen soaring above swamps, coasts and mangroves. • Predator feeding on fish, reptiles and small mammals.
IDENTIFICATION • Bright chestnut brown upperparts with white head. Black Kite
AREA Tutong Mangroves, Kg. Ayer (Water village)
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9. FALCON/ BUZZARD Black-thighed Falconet Peregrine Falcon
Oriental Honey Buzzard Osprey
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10.CRAKE/RAIL/ SNIPE Greater Painted Snipe Notes: ______
______Common Snipe ______
______Buff-banded Rail ______
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11.WATERCOCK/ MOORHEN/ WATERHEN Common Moorhen White-breasted Waterhen
Notes: Purple Swamphen ______
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12. STILTS/ STINTS/ LAPWING/ PLOVER Black-winged Stilt Grey-headed Lapwing
Long-toed Stint Kentish Plover
Little Ringed Plover Pacific Golden Plover
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13. SANDPIPER/
REDSHANK/ Wood Sandpiper GREENSHANK
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
Common Redshank
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
CHARACTER • 19 - 21cm • Commonest wader in Brunei, normally seen on mudflats and mangroves fringe.
Common Greenshank IDENTIFICATION • Sandy-brown upperparts with white eye-ring and dark eye- stripe. Constantly bobbing its tail.
AREA
Kg Ayer (Water village) at low tide, Seria mudflats
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14. CURLEW/
WHIMBREL/
GODWIT Black-tailed Godwit Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus
Eurasian Curlew PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
CHARACTER • 40 - 46cm • Seasonal, common winter visitor to Brunei. • Can be seen on coastal mudflats and mangrove forests feeding alone or in small groups. • Feeds on worms and small crustaceans by probing the mud with its long bill.
IDENTIFICATION • Brownish black crown stripe with long, decurved black bill.
AREA Brunei Bay mudflats, Kg. Ayer (Water village) at low tide
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15. TERN/
PRATINCOLE/
RUFF
Whiskered Tern Oriental Pratincole
Notes: Common Ruff ______
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16. DOVE/ PIGEON Spotted Dove Zebra Dove
Thick-billed Green
Pigeon Emerald Dove
Cinnamon-headed Little Green Pigeon Green Pigeon
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Pink-necked Green Pigeon Jambu Dove
Large Green Pigeon Green Imperial Pigeon
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17. PARROT/ PARAKEET Notes: ______Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot ______Blue-rumped Parrot (female) ______
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18. CUCKOO/ DRONGO Plaintive Cuckoo
Moustached Hawk-cuckoo
Violet Cuckoo
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
Bronzed Drongo
Racquet-tailed Drongo
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19. MALKOHA/ Black-bellied Malkoha COUCAL Chestnut-breasted Malkoha Phaenicophaeus curvirostris
Chestnut-bellied
Malkoha
CHARACTER • 42 - 49cm • The largest malkoha in Brunei. • Common local residents. • Found in both primary and disturbed forests, cultivated areas, mature gardens. • Feeds on insects, small Raffles’s Malkoha lizards, frogs.
IDENTIFICATION • Dark grey head with prominent red patch of skin around eyes. • Upper mandible of bill is yellowish. Underparts and tail tip is dark chestnut brown.
AREA Ulu Temburong National Park, Perdayan Recreational Forest, Kuala Balai, Seria, Jalan Sg. Burung
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Red-billed Malkoha Notes: ______Greater Coucal ______
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______Lesser Coucal ______
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20. OWLS/ FROGMOUTH/ NIGHTJAR Collared Buffy Fish Owl Scops Owl Ketupa ketupu Otus bakkamoena
CHARACTER
• One of the commonest small
owl in Borneo.
• Found in disturbed areas and around cultivated farms.
• Feeds of insects such as cicadas, and also small
reptiles.
• Nest in tree cavities.
IDENTIFICATION
• Small, brownish owl.
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
AREA Tasek Lama, Kuala Balai, CHARACTER Peradayan Forest Reserve
• 38 - 44cm • Nocturnal
• Common resident in lowland
forests.
• Associated with water bodies
such as swamps, paddy fields, streams and rivers.
• Usually feeds on fish, frogs
and small mammals.
• Roosts in dense foliage trees
and palms.
IDENTIFICATION
• Long horizontal ear tufts; white V shaped patch
above bill.
• Generally dark rufous brown
plumage. PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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Brown Wood Owl Large-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus macrurus
CHARACTER • 25 - 29cm • Common local resident. • Can be seen in open grasslands, cultivated areas, parks. • Normally seen rest on the ground or perch on a low branch.
IDENTIFICATION • Dark brown plumage with pale buffy spots.
AREA Sundan Frogmouth Tutong, Berakas Forest Reserve
PHOTO . Joseph Charles
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21. SWIFT/ SWALLOW/ NEEDLETAIL Grey-rumped Treeswift Whiskered Treeswift
Barn Swallow Pacific Swallow
Brown Needletail White-breasted Wood Swallow
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22. TROGON
Scarlet-rumped Trogon Notes: ______Red-naped Trogon ______
______
______Diard’s Trogon ______
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23. KINGFISHER
Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris Stork-billed
Kingfisher Pelargopsis capensis
CHARACTER
• 23 - 25cm
• Local resident; one of the most common kingfishers
seen in urban coastal areas of
Brunei.
• Can be seen in mangroves, swamps, coastal beaches,
gardens, ponds etc.
• Feeds on insects and small
reptiles such as frogs and
lizards.
IDENTIFICATION • Greenish-turquoise upperparts PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG with bright white underparts and collar.
CHARACTER
35cm AREA • Serasa, Kuala Balai • The largest kingfisher in Borneo.
• Common local resident.
• Seen in swampy areas
mangroves, paddy fields and along interior rivers.
• Can be seen perched on
branches or wire poles
waiting for preys such
as crabs, fish and small mammals.
IDENTIFICATION
• A stocky kingfisher with buffy orange head, massive red bill
and turquoise upperparts.
AREA PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG Tutong river, Belait river
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Blue-eared Kingfisher Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Alcedo meninting
CHARACTER • 17cm • Forest kingfisher, occur in both good and disturbed forests along mangroves, streams and swamps. • Feeds on small fish only.
IDENTIFICATION • Distinctive blue band on back with bright metallic Common Kingfisher blue upperparts. White throat and patch on side of neck. Underpart is rufous orange.
AREA Tasek Merimbun, Tutong river
Bornean Banded
Kingfisher
PHOTO . ABDUL HADI
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24. BEE-EATER Red-bearded Blue-throated Bee-eater Bee-eater Merops viridis
CHARACTER • 29 - 31cm • Commonest bee-eater in Brunei. • Common local resident, found in disturbed forests and open habitats. • Commonly seen perch on power cables close to forest edges. • Feed on flying insects such as bees.
IDENTIFICATION • Turquoise-blue, bee-eater with distinctive dark chestnut Notes: forehead and long blue central tail streamers. ______AREA Tasek Lama, Berakas Forest Reserve, ______Tasek Merimbun
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PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG ______
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Black-and-red 25. DOLLARBIRD/ Broadbill Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos BROADBILL
Dollarbird Eurystomus orientalis
CHARACTER
• 25 - 28cm • Common local resident
• Can be found on disturbed
forests and cultivated areas.
• Normally seen flying in the
air with the characteristics large white patch on both side
of wings.
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG IDENTIFICATION
• Large-sized bird with black head and overall bluish-green appearance with red bill. CHARACTER • 20 - 24cm • Uncommon local resident AREA • Can be found in both primary Tasek Merimbun, Jalan Sg. and disturbed forests. Burung • More readily seen near interior rivers where the nest
hangs suspended over water.
• Feeds on fruits, insects and
other invertebrates.
IDENTIFICATION
• Attractive broadbill with black head and back, red
underparts. Upper mandible
of bill is bright cobalt blue
and lower mandible is yellow.
AREA Ulu Temburong National Park,
Peradayan Recreational Forest,
Kuala Balai
PHOTO . ABDUL HADI
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Black-and-yellow Dusky Broadbill Broadbill Eurylaimus ochromalus
CHARACTER • 13 - 15cm • Uncommon local resident. • Found mostly in primary forests and mature secondary forests. • Usually can be spotted at high canopy level. • Feeds on insects.
Banded Broadbill IDENTIFICATION • Black head and upperparts with white collar ring and bright yellow streaks on wings and back, pink underparts. • Bills are bright turquoise blue.
AREA Ulu Temburong National Park, Peradayan Recreational Forest, Kuala Balai
Green Broadbill
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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26. HORNBILL Wrinkled Hornbill Rhinoceros Aceros corrugatus Hornbill Buceros rhinoceros
CHARACTER
• 80 - 90cm Uncommon local residents. • • Only found in pristine primary
forests.
• Feeds mainly on figs and
other fruits; also on small insects and lizards.
IDENTIFICATION
• Large hornbill with red casque; white tail with black PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG central band.
AREA CHARACTER Ulu Temburong National Park, • 65 - 70cm Peradayan Recreational Forest, • Uncommon local resident. Kuala Balai
• Only found in primary forests
• Feeds on fruits and small mammals.
IDENTIFICATION
• Male has small red casque;
two-third of tail is white and
blue skin around eye.
AREA
Ulu Temburong National Park,
Peradayan Recreational Forest
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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Bushy-crested Oriental Hornbill Pied Hornbill Anthracoceros albirostris
Wreathed
Hornbill
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
CHARACTER • 55 - 60cm • Common local resident. • Found in disturbed forests, cultivated areas, mature gardens. • Feeds on fruits and insects.
IDENTIFICATION • Black overall with white belly, vent and under-tail. Asian Block
Hornbill AREA (male/female) Seria, Kuala Balai
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Helmeted Hornbill
Notes: ______52 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI
27. BARBET Bornean Brown Barbet Black-eared Barbet
Red-throated Barbet Notes:
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Red-Crowned Barbet ______
______
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28. WOODPECKER/ Olive-backed Woodpecker PICULET
Common Flameback Woodpecker
Buff-rumped Woodpecker Brown-capped Woodpecker
Crimson-winged Orange-backed Woodpecker Woodpecker
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White-bellied Great Slaty Woodpecker Woodpecker
Notes: Grey-and-buff ______Woodpecker ______Rufous Piculet ______
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29. PITTA/ Velvet-fronted NUTHATCH Nuthatch Fairy Pitta Sitta frontalis
CHARACTER • 12 - 12.5cm • Common local resident. • Normally found in primary forests and mature secondary forests. • An agile bird that can climb vertically up and down tree trunk searching for insects and ants on bark.
IDENTIFICATION • Black forehead with blue upperparts. Bill, legs and feet are red.
Hooded Pitta
AREA Ulu Temburong National Park, Peradayan Recreational Forest, Kuala Balai, Jalan Sg. Burung
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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30. IORA/ Green Iora LEAFBIRD
Common Iora Aegithina tiphia
CHARACTER • 12 - 14 cm • Common resident species in Brunei. • Found in disturbed secondary forests, cultivated areas and gardens. • Territorial and usually occurred in pairs. • Feeding on small invertebrates found on leaves. Lesser Leafbird
IDENTIFICATION • Yellowish plumage on body, with darker yellow upper parts; long white feathers on the rump prominent during flight.
AREA Tasek Merimbun; Kuala Balai; Peradayan Forest Reserve, Berakas Forest Reserve
Greater Leafbird
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
57 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI 31. MINIVET Grey-chinned Minivet Grey-chinned Minivet (female) (male)
Fiery Minivet Scarlet Minivet (male) (female)
Scarlet Minivet (juvenile)
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32. SHRIKE Large Woodshrike Black-winged Flycatcher Shrike
Tiger Shrike Long-tailed Shrike
Sundan Cuckoo-shrike Lesser Cuckoo-shrike
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33. ORIOLE/ BLUEBIRD/ BLACK MAGPIE/ CROW Dark-throated Oriole Large-billed Crow
Asian Fairy Bluebird Slender-billed Crow
Bornean Black Magpie
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34. TAILORBIRD/ PRINIA/ TRILLER Rufous-tailed Tailorbird Ashy Tailorbird Orthotomus ruficeps
Yellow-bellied Prinia
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
CHARACTER • 11 - 12 cm • Seasonal, also known as Red- headed Tailorbird. • Common local resident in cultivated areas, gardens, disturbed forests. • Can be seen moving actively from branch to branch foraging for small insects. Pied Triller
IDENTIFICATION • Overall ashy grey plumage with rufous head, face and chin.
AREA Damuan Park, Kuala Balai 61 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI 35. BULBUL/ STARLING Black-And-White Yellow-vented Bulbul Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier
Grey-bellied Bulbul
CHARACTER • 20cm • Commonest bulbul in garden and cultivated areas. • A bold, successful opportunist, feeding on grass lawns. • Feeds on small fruits and insects. • Sometimes nests in garden shrubs
IDENTIFICATION • Broad whitish supercillium Buff-vented Bulbul with dark crown; yellow vent.
AREA Commonly seen in Tasek Lama, Kuala Balai, Berakas Forest Reserve, Damuan Park, Residential Areas
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Cream-vented Bulbul (juvenile) Streaked Bulbul
Hairy-backed Olive-winged Bulbul Bulbul
Red-eyed Bulbul Spectacled Bulbul
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Black-headed Bulbul Asian Glossy
Starling Aplonis panayensis
CHARACTER • 18 - 20cm • Successfully adapted to disturbance and commonly
found in city, gardens, cultivated areas and disturbed forests.
• Feeds on fruits and insects.
IDENTIFICATION
•Entirely blackbody plumage greenish iridescence.
Notes: Bright red eyes with black ______bill and feet.
______AREA ______Commonly seen in Tasek Lama, Kuala Balai, Berakas ______Forest Reserve, Damuan Park Residential Areas ______
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______
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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Striated Grassbird Oriental Reed Wabbler
Black-capped Babbler Chestnut-rumped Babbler
Chestnut-winged Babbler Rufous-fronted Babbler
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Fluffy-backed Tit-babbler Notes: ______Chestnut-backed ______Scimitar-babbler ______
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37. WHITE-EYE
Oriental White -eye
Notes: ______
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38. MYNA
Common Myna Javan Myna Acridotheres tristis
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
Hill Myna CHARACTER • 25 - 26cm • Invasive species in Brunei. • Some small populations seen in Brunei. • Found in cultivated areas and along roadsides. • Commonly seen foraging for invertebrates on ground. • Highly adapted to human population areas.
IDENTIFICATION • Chocolate body with black head and yellow facial skin; white wing patch prominent during flight.
AREA Commonly seen in National Stadium Berakas, Sungai Akar
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39. THRUSH/ STONECHAT/ Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis
MAGPIE ROBIN
Blue-rock Thrush CHARACTER • 20 - 23cm • Common local residents found in cultivated areas, garden, villages etc • Can be seen hoping on ground foraging for invertebrates • A favourite songbird facing the problem of over- exploitation
IDENTIFICATION Eye-Browned Thrush • Glossy black upperparts and greyish black underparts with broad white wing-stripe.
AREA Tasek Lama, Residential Areas
Siberian Stonechat
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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Chestnut-hooded Laughing-thrush Notes:
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______
______
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______
Sunda Laughing-thrush ______
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40. FLYCATCHER/ MONARCH Blue-and-white Asian Paradise Flycatcher Flycatcher
Dark-sided Flycatcher Rufous-breasted Flycatcher (female)
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Mangrove Blue Flycatcher Little Pied Flycatcher
Black-naped Monarch Verditer Flycatcher
Mugimaki Flycatcher (female) Narcissus Flycatcher
72 BIRDWATCHING IN BRUNEI 41. FANTAIL/ PHILENTOMA Pied Fantail Rhipidura javanica Spotted Fantail
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
Maroon-breasted
CHARACTER Philentoma (female) • 17 - 20cm • Very active small bird, can be seen constantly fanning out tail, and moving in lower mid-storey feeding on insects. • Normally found in disturbed forests, cultivated areas, mangrove forests, gardens.
IDENTIFICATION • Black head and upperparts Notes: with white supercilium, throat and lower underparts. Tails ______are dark-grey with broad white tips. ______
______AREA Berakas Forest Reserve, Tasek Merimbun, ______Jalan Sg. Burung ______
______
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42. FLOWERPECKER Orange-bellied Yellow-vented Flowerpecker Flowerpecker Dicaeum chrysorrheum
CHARACTER • 9 - 10cm • Common local resident, prefers mature secondary forests and forest edges. • Can be seen actively foraging for fruits and small insects among foliage.
IDENTIFICATION • Olive-green upperparts with Scarlet-backed distinctive thin streaks on Flowerpecker underparts, yellow rump.
AREA Ulu Temburong National Park, Peradayan Recreational Forest, Kuala Balai, Jalan Sg. Burung
Scarlet-breasted
Flowerpecker
PHOTO . STEPHEN HOGG
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Notes: ______
______
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43. SUNBIRDS Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja
Brown-Throated Sunbird Anthreptes malaccensis CHARACTER • 9 - 10 cm
• Local resident, commonly seen in disturbed habitats and gardens. • Feeds on nectars and small invertebrates.
IDENTIFICATION • An attractive bright red
sunbird. • Adult male has bright red head to back, and black tail. Adult female is yellowish-
green.
CHARACTER • 12 - 13cm AREA • Common local residents. Tasek Lama, Damuan Park, Residential Areas • Prefers cultivated areas, gardens, forest edges.
• Feeds on nectar and insects.
IDENTIFICATION
• Adult male has metallic blue
upperparts with coppery brown throat. Female has
overall olive-yellowish body.
AREA
Kuala Balai, Tasek Merimbun, Tasek Lama, Jalan Sg. Burung
PHOTO . ABDUL HADI
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Olive-backed Sunbird Plain Sunbird Nectarinia jugularis
Purple-naped Sunbird
CHARACTER • 10cm • Local resident, commonly seen in disturbed habitats and gardens. • Feeds on nectars and small invertebrates.
IDENTIFICATION • Long bill; Adult male has Purple-throated distinctive metalic blue forehead, throat and breast. Sunbird Rest of body yellowish-green. Female is olive green without the metallic hue.
AREA Tasek Lama, Damuan Park, Residential Areas, Jalan Sg. Burung
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Ruby-cheeked Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (male) Sunbird (Female)
Copper-throated Sunbird Notes: ______
______
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44. SPIDERHUNTER Spectacled Little Spiderhunter Spiderhunter Arachnothera longirostra
CHARACTER • 15 - 17cm • Common local residents in forests, cultivated areas and mature gardens. • Can be seen moving quickly through dense undergrowth of wild banana and ginger feeding on nectar and insects.
IDENTIFICATION • Dark olive-green upperparts with scaly looking forehead. Yellow-eared Very long bill with whitish- Spiderhunter grey throat.
AREA Ulu Temburong National Park, Peradayan National Park, Tasek Merimbun
PHOTO . ABDUL HADI
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45. MUNIA/ SPARROW Dusky Munia Lonchura fuscans Java Sparrow
Padda oryzivora
PHOTO . WILLIAM TAN PHOTO . WILLIAM TAN
CHARACTER CHARACTER • 10cm • 16 - 17cm • Only found in Borneo. • Introduced species to Brunei • Common local resident. due to pet trade. • Found in all cultivated areas, • Can be found in open paddy fields, gardens, forest grassland, gardens and paddy edges. field. Often seen in groups. • Feeds on seeds and grains.
IDENTIFICATION • Small with blackish-brown IDENTIFICATION plumage. Lower mandible of • Black head with extension bill is greyish blue. white patch covering from cheek to ear. Grey upperpart,
with pink belly and flanks. AREA Tasek Merimbun, Tasek Lama AREA Wasan
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Scaly-breasted Munia Chestnut Munia
Eurasian Tree-sparrow Notes: ______
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46. WAGTAIL/ PIPIT Notes: Yellow Wagtail ______
______Paddyfield Pipit ______
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