The firmiana malayana or mata lembu, remains here in testimony to man's care-less-ness - its tree had since been felled. Let not the birds leave too.

Monday, 11 November 2024

The other wagtail

Easy to miss but easy to spot too as it moves energetically and unceasingly, a tiny little thing amidst the dry leaves litter on the ground, but not easy to get close too.  The best respite for ideal shots would be when it halts for a catch, above and on the ground.
The Forest Wagtail (Dendronanthus indicus) is always a delight albeit a challenge to come across.

Refresher (extract mybis):
Order - Passeriformes
Family - Motacillidae
Genus - Dendronanthus
Specific epithet - indicus (J F Gmelin, 1789)
Common name: Forest Wagtail, Kedidi Hutan, Kedidi-air Hutan, Pipit Rimba
Status: Least Concern

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