kokesaat Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 A few days ago a male and female bird showed up in our yard that we've not seen in the 14 years we've lived here. They began building a nest within 10 feet of where we enjoy our morning coffee. They seem to have little fear of our presence. The female has since laid two eggs. I've searched hundreds of bird photos on the internet and can't find anything close. The fluffy white cotton ball on the back of the male is distinctive. If there's a birder out there who knows what kind of birds these are, my wife and I would appreciate the help. We live in Udon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 (edited) It is a White-rumped Shama, a fairly common, and usually rather skulking, forest species. Surprising to find it in a garden. Edited June 27, 2010 by isanbirder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokesaat Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 It is a White-rumped Shama, a fairly common, and usually rather skulking, forest species. Surprising to find it in a garden. I was hoping someone like you was lurking on this forum. Thanks for the positive ID. Interesting that a pair would suddenly appear and nest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertorres Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 arois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Ah.. it's about the winged kind. Never thought bird might refer to a winged animal around here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Ah.. it's about the winged kind. Never thought bird might refer to a winged animal around here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 See them fairly reguarly around homein phuket, the average thai's mouth starts watering the moment they sight them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 See them fairly reguarly around homein phuket, the average thai's mouth starts watering the moment they sight them Sadly true and probably accounts for the lack of many creatures my wife says she used to see as a child but have since gone. We get some nice green bee eaters on our land and a quite a few others including this lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustbunny Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 See them fairly reguarly around homein phuket, the average thai's mouth starts watering the moment they sight them Sadly true and probably accounts for the lack of many creatures my wife says she used to see as a child but have since gone. We get some nice green bee eaters on our land and a quite a few others including this lot. Would you identify the birds in your photos? I have seen the two on the left on my property and had no idea that there was any bird as large as the one on the right that has escaped the barbecue grill here in Thailand. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 From left to right, Green Bee-eater, Indian Roller, Little Cormorant, Silver Pheasant. Where are you, OP, by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 (edited) From left to right, Green Bee-eater, Indian Roller, Little Cormorant, Silver Pheasant. Where are you, OP, by the way? Im not the OP but am down close to Sam Toi Yot but inland 16km from the sea, rolling hills leading up to mountains...........lovelt loads of wildlife and a marshy area that has been created by locals digging out soil form a huge area and creating habitat unintentionally. Good for birds though heres a swallow or swift? and view of the man made marshland complete with some great kingfishers and wading birds and the comorant bird . Good dragonflies too Edited July 3, 2010 by yabaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 From left to right, Green Bee-eater, Indian Roller, Little Cormorant, Silver Pheasant. Where are you, OP, by the way? Im not the OP but am down close to Sam Toi Yot but inland 16km from the sea, rolling hills leading up to mountains...........lovelt loads of wildlife and a marshy area that has been created by locals digging out soil form a huge area and creating habitat unintentionally. Good for birds though heres a swallow or swift? and view of the man made marshland complete with some great kingfishers and wading birds and the comorant bird . Good dragonflies too Forgot to add photo of marsh area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 (edited) Your bird is a Drongo, probably Black, though the tail/body ratio suggest an Ashy. It's difficult to tell because the picture is too strongly backlit. Edited July 3, 2010 by isanbirder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Your bird is a Drongo, probably Black, though the tail/body ratio suggest an Ashy. It's difficult to tell because the picture is too strongly backlit. Thanks Isan birder is it related to swallows, swifts in anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Your bird is a Drongo, probably Black, though the tail/body ratio suggest an Ashy. It's difficult to tell because the picture is too strongly backlit. Thanks Isan birder is it related to swallows, swifts in anyway? No. Black Drongos like sitting on telegraph wires, and often swoop down to catch insects. The Ashy is more of a woodland bird, but also likes fairly exposed perches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 (edited) Your bird is a Drongo, probably Black, though the tail/body ratio suggest an Ashy. It's difficult to tell because the picture is too strongly backlit. Thanks Isan birder is it related to swallows, swifts in anyway? No. Black Drongos like sitting on telegraph wires, and often swoop down to catch insects. The Ashy is more of a woodland bird, but also likes fairly exposed perches. Thanks you sure know your birds Im at Sam Roi Yot I see earleir I made a typo, its my cloven hooves on the keyboard!! Edited July 4, 2010 by yabaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yabaaaa Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Some more birds sharing the same wetland with the cormorant . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokesaat Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 The pair of white-rumped shama that showed up suddenly built a nest in the gutter just above where we drink our morning coffee. They didn't seem afraid of our presence. The next day a storm washed the nest out. Later in the day, the male showed up at my computer window (on the other side of the house).....I sensed he was looking for a place to nest. In a panic, I (????) pulled out an old shoebox, cut it up a bit, added a few pieces of dried grass and put it on the porch next to the window. 15 minutes later, the female shows up, inspects it and apparently was satisfied that it was free of formaldehyde and other toxins. By the next day, nest complete, it began laying eggs. Today the four chicks hatched and male and female are ferrying food for them. Don't know if they'll stay in the area after they're all done, but it's been nice having the male around with his beautiful voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Some more birds sharing the same wetland with the cormorant . Red-wattled Lapwings. They like open wetlands; I see them on the rice paddies near my home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 The pair of white-rumped shama that showed up suddenly built a nest in the gutter just above where we drink our morning coffee. They didn't seem afraid of our presence. The next day a storm washed the nest out. Later in the day, the male showed up at my computer window (on the other side of the house).....I sensed he was looking for a place to nest. In a panic, I (????) pulled out an old shoebox, cut it up a bit, added a few pieces of dried grass and put it on the porch next to the window. 15 minutes later, the female shows up, inspects it and apparently was satisfied that it was free of formaldehyde and other toxins. By the next day, nest complete, it began laying eggs. Today the four chicks hatched and male and female are ferrying food for them. Don't know if they'll stay in the area after they're all done, but it's been nice having the male around with his beautiful voice. Lovely to watch; I'm glad you enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanno Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 From left to right, Green Bee-eater, Indian Roller, Little Cormorant, Silver Pheasant. Where are you, OP, by the way The last one is a Guineafowl. Don't have my guide nearby, but if I remember rightly it is a Helmeted Guineafowl. Certainly not a native bird of Thailand, it lives in East Africa (at least that is where I have seen them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 From left to right, Green Bee-eater, Indian Roller, Little Cormorant, Silver Pheasant. Where are you, OP, by the way The last one is a Guineafowl. Don't have my guide nearby, but if I remember rightly it is a Helmeted Guineafowl. Certainly not a native bird of Thailand, it lives in East Africa (at least that is where I have seen them). I'm sure you're right, Hanno; my mistake! I wonder what it was doing here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshawk Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 From left to right, Green Bee-eater, Indian Roller, Little Cormorant, Silver Pheasant. Where are you, OP, by the way The last one is a Guineafowl. Don't have my guide nearby, but if I remember rightly it is a Helmeted Guineafowl. Certainly not a native bird of Thailand, it lives in East Africa (at least that is where I have seen them). I'm sure you're right, Hanno; my mistake! I wonder what it was doing here? it will be an escape.. they are bred in captivity in parts of Thailand for their egg production & generally as food.. an upmarket alternative to chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanno Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I wonder what it was doing here? Yes, I have seen them in Vietnam and Cambodia, too. Easy to keep and quite tasty actually. Used to hunt them in Kenya when I was a wee lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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