Observations by mlsonn

Another beautiful Malaysian dove is the Green-winged Pigeon or Emerald Dove as it is more commonly referred to. Named after its emerald colored wing feathers this is a very nice bird to photograph, if you can find it secreted deep in the jungle foliage.

White-faced whistling ducks are named for their high-pitched whistling calls. Unlike most waterfowl, white-faced whistling ducks often perch in branches and are known as tree ducks. When alarmed, these ducks stand straight and freeze.They feed on grass, seeds, and aquatic mollusks.Adult white-faced whistling ducks have a black and white head and a reddish chestnut brown breast.Breeding begins at the start of the rainy season.After breeding, white-faced whistling ducks undergo a flightless molt period that lasts from 18-25 days

This majestic waterbird is easily distinguished by its immaculate white body plumage that contrasts sharply with a velvety black neck and head. The bill is a blue-grey colour with a conspicuous, scarlet-coloured, double-lobed knob, known as a caruncle, sitting at the base

“Hooded” is something of an understatement for this extravagantly crested little duck. Adult males are a sight to behold, with sharp black-and-white patterns set off by chestnut flanks. Females get their own distinctive elegance from their cinnamon crest. Hooded Mergansers are fairly common on small ponds and rivers, where they dive for fish, crayfish, and other food, seizing it in their thin, serrated bills. They nest in tree cavities; the ducklings depart with a bold leap to the forest floor when only one day old.

Allen’s swamp monkeys “go fishing” by placing leaves or grass on top of the water and grabbing fish that come to hide underneath. As their name implies, swamp monkeys live near water and are good swimmers. They have been known to dive into the water to escape predators. Allen's swamp monkeys have a sturdy build and gray/green skin. The face is reddish with long hair bundles at the cheeks.