Ashy Minivets

24th December 2011, Kemensah, Selangor

They came in a mini bird wave.  Saw one male in a group of approximately eight females The male   The female

Grey-Chinned Minivets

30th October 2011, Fraser’s Hill, Pahang.

With their strong contrasting colours this pair of Grey-chinned Minivets surely attracted a lot of attention and delighted many birders and photographers at Jelai Resorts.

Ashy Minivets

22nd  November 2009, Kemensah, Selangor Ashy Minivets (Pericrocotus divaricatus) have arrived in great numbers in Kemensah now.  I’ve seen many females but the male birds are quite scarce. Managed to get one shot of the male and he was the only male in a flock of 4 birds.

A big fat caterpillar for a meal The male is whiter and has black lores, crown and nape.

Ashy Minivet

17th October 2009, Kemensah, Selangor

Glad to know that they are back. An Ashy Minivet  (Pericrocotus divaricatus) local name: Burung Cok Padang, resting in the shade.