Javan Myna

 It did stand out even in the shade. 

It's a colour aberrant Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) that is rather strikingly attractive.  And the moment I spotted it, I knew that I had to get closer shots which meant pursuing and seeking it all over the taman as it was unusually sensitive to my presence, unlike the typical mynas that do allow one to get close.

An excellent article Amar-Singh HSS, et al. (2024) Colour Aberrations in Birds - Not Every Bird is Leucistic.  Malaysian Bird Report, Volume 4/2024, Dec 2024: pg.33-44, provides a comprehensive outlook and explanation of the term 'colour abberration'.

Although this one moved about in a flock of about 15 mynas, it did on many occasions foraged on its own.

It was most active too, moving and probing ceaselessly. 

Trailing and stalking it all over the taman, eventually observing it behind trees allowed me to gain ground.

It seemed to attach itself to this one pair of Javan mynas. 

And all went helter-skelter as this plantain squirrel made a sudden appearance to break up the party.

And the entire flock of more than 10 took flight across the taman and over the perimeter.