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  1. dixonlau

    Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (male immature/female adult), Borneo

    Location: Local lake park, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: April-2023 Would like to confirm the below 2 individual Ruby-cheeked Sunbird. Bird #1 - There are some blue marks on its head. Does this indicating an immature male? Bird #2 - Is this female adult? There are no blue feather...
  2. dixonlau

    Juvenile bird, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Lowland secondary forest, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: August 2023 Need help to id this bird. I believe it is still a juvenile but I can't be sure it belong to which species. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
  3. dixonlau

    Yellow-bellied Prinia? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Mangrove, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: March 2023 I can't be sure if this is Yellow-bellied Prinia or Warbler of some kind. The tail looks like prinia to me but its body probably fluffed up, never seen a prinia in such before and the bill color is as is or it indicate as juvenile...
  4. dixonlau

    confirming immature Pacific Swallow, Sarawak Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Lowland, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: March 2023 Would like confirming if this is an immature Pacific Swallow or it is just due to fluffed up feather? Was taken in a windy cooling overcast morning. I can see quite a number of white feathers on its red face & throat. It seems still...
  5. dixonlau

    Great or Intermediate Egret? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Mangrove area, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: March 2023 I am little confused with Bird #2, can't be sure if it is Great or Intermediate. The gap doesn't extend way behind the eye. Compare to Bird #1, the gap extend pretty visible, therefore, I believe Bird #1 is Great. There is...
  6. dixonlau

    Is this Asian Brown Flycatcher? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Lowland forest, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: March 2023 I am wondering if this is Asian Brown Flycatcher? Comparing to Grey-streaked I got at the same spot few months ago, I can see this bill is longer and with larger eye appearence. It is unfortunate no front view shot. Thanks...
  7. dixonlau

    Any idea of this bird? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Mangrove area, Central region of Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: March 2023 Sadly only 1 shot I got. If unable to make a positive ID, perhaps able can tell it likely belong to bulbul/babbler or other family? Thanks.
  8. dixonlau

    Raptors ID help. Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo.

    Location: Lowland, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: Jan-2023 Bird #1 I can't tell what bird this is. The color overall looks pale, not sure if lightings (cloudy) could cause of it or perhaps it is still immature bird. Birds in Group of 3 Just about 2 minutes later of seeing above...
  9. dixonlau

    Which cuckoo is this? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Lowland forest, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: Jan 2023 Which cuckoo is this? Can't be sure if Little Bronze or Violet. Thanks for help.
  10. dixonlau

    Confirming male & female of Wallace's Hawk-Eagle, Borneo

    Location: Lowland forest, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: December 2022 In reference to my older post of Wallace's Hawk-Eagle pair (Male & Female Wallace's Hawk-Eagle? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo), I have found new pair at different location with almost fledging chick. I would like to confirm if...
  11. dixonlau

    Which pond heron? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Lowland, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: December 2022 I tried to id this bird but could not be sure. Currently, I suspected it could be either Chinese Pond Heron or Javan Pond Heron. Never seen one before, so it maybe other that I'm not aware of. I had googled and understandable if...
  12. dixonlau

    Grey-streaked & Asian Brown Flycatcher? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Lowland secondary forest, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: Nov-Dec 2022 As because recently I've encountered in same spot of possible different species of flycatcher, I would like to double confirm incase I got it wrong. I can see some differences like clear white eye-ring, one bill...
  13. dixonlau

    Is this Rufous-bellied Eagle? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Lowland forest, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: December, 2022 This bird flew very quickly over me and appeared to be diving. There is no clearer picture than this. The weather was foggy and cloudy. My initial thought was that it could be a falcon, but upon further checking, the only...
  14. dixonlau

    Wallace's Hawk-Eagle, adult or young adult? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Lowland forest, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: Nov-2022 Is it possible to tell if this individual is adult or could be young adult? I also made a comparison with another confirmed adult female (nesting nearby with over 30 days old chick), sighted at close proximity area (about 2-3km...
  15. dixonlau

    Peregrine Falcon? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: above lowland forest, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: October, 2022, around 11am local time Is this Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus peregrinator)? Only few far distance shots of this bird. My first time seeing such bird. Thanks for the help.
  16. dixonlau

    Changeable Hawk-Eagle (Pale morph/Crestless)? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Lowland secondary forest, river nearby, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: Oct & Nov 2022 I've got one most recent bird (Bird #1) of Changeable Hawk-Eagle but I can't be sure if it is Pale or Dark morph or there is even a Crestless type? Similar location few days ago, I've got a Pale...
  17. dixonlau

    Male & Female Wallace's Hawk-Eagle? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: October 2022 Sorry for poor quality. They were too far away. Are these individual adult male and female Wallace's Hawk-Eagle? Thanks.
  18. dixonlau

    Which juvenile malkoha? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Lowland forest, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: July 2022 Based on no red patch around its eyes, I believe it is still a juvenile/immature. The body size is rather small, about the size of adult Raffles's Malkoha. The only feature I am looking at is its nostril shape. The hole looks...
  19. dixonlau

    Oriental White-eye? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: May 2022 Would like to confirm if this is Oriental White-eye. There is a clear yellow patch at lower back. I was little too far distance and only managed got few shots. Thanks.
  20. dixonlau

    Small size bird ID. Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: May 2022 I can't get the idea of what bird is this. No clear shot of its entire body. Is it possible to id based on the shots below? I'm guessing could be female of some kind. Thanks.
  21. dixonlau

    Brown Barbet? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: May 2022 First time sighting of this bird. Very strange looking. The shape reminded me of Bornean Bristlehead (sighted in same area 2 years ago) but I know it isn't. My initial finding it could be Brown Barbet but could not be sure. It is unfortunate no...
  22. dixonlau

    What eagle is this? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: 24-May-2022 These photos were taken when the sun is about to goes down the horizon. The eagle was flying toward the sun, so need take this into consideration as the golden/orange color of the sunlight may affect the actual color. Is it some kind of fish...
  23. dixonlau

    Greater racket-tailed or Crow-billed? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: 20-May-2022 I cannot be sure if this bird is Greater racket-tailed or Crow-billed Drongo. It is not making any calls. There was another Greater racket-tailed nearby. All 3 photos are same bird. Thanks.
  24. dixonlau

    Blyth's Hawk-Eagle? Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

    Location: Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Date: 27-April-2022 Could this be Blyth's Hawk-Eagle? Thanks for any help.
  25. dixonlau

    Dark-sided or Grey-streaked Flycatcher? Sarawak, Borneo

    Location: Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo (near Lambir Hills National Park) Date: 1-April-2022 I am having hard time to differentiate this between Dark-sided or Grey-streaked Flycatcher. It is unfortunate no side and back view shots available. If possible to ID, could you kindly point out to me which...
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