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Birds of Malaysia
(14 May 2005)

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Bayan Nuri, Long-tailed Parakeet (Psittacula
longicauda)
Sized between 40 cm to 42 cm. The males have reddish
sides of head with black mandible. They have green crown, dull blue
wings and pale blue-green back, with long, blue-purple and narrow
tail-feathers. Females are with green nape; darker green crown and
upperparts. They have dull ginger bill and dark green narrow band.
Tail-feathers are much shorter. Juveniles have pink face with duller
green narrow band. The bird usually frequent open green wide leaves
forest such as peat swamp forests, secondary growth, mangrove swamps,
and lowland areas. They breed between December and July. Lays 2-3
white eggs, sized 30.6 mm X 24.7 mm and they nest in holes in tall
trees, 4 meters - 45 meters above the ground. They frequent Andaman
and Nicobar Island, Sumatera, Borneo, Southeast Asia, south Myanmar,
Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore.
Kelicap Bukit, Olive-backed Sunbird (Nectarinia
jugularis)
They are very small, sized at 11.5 cm in length. The
upperparts of a male are dull olive brown, metallic blue-black
forehead, throat and upper breast (with red stripe edge),
contrasting with bright yellow underparts, and white undertail. The
females have a de-curved bill, with all yellow underparts and all
white tail. The bird is common in deciduous woodland, secondary
forests, marshes, mangrove swamps, coastal scrubs, gardens, and
vegetations, up to 915 meters. They build a flimsy hanging
pear-shaped nest with an overhanging porch at the entrance; at 1
meters - 9 meters above ground. Lay two grey (greenish or pure grey)
eggs speckled with light purple-brown or deep purple-brown spots;
sized at 16.6 mm X 11.5 mm on average. Found in the Andamans and
Nicobars Island, West and South China, Greater Sunda Islands, West
Lesser Sunda Islands, the Philippines, Celebes, Moluccas, New
Guinea, North Melanesia, Northeast Australia and also found in
Southeast Asia, except for North Myanmar.
Merbah Beringin, Ochraceous Bulbul (Alophoixus
ochraceus)
Sized between 19 cm to 22 cm. The adults are
puff-throated, with small and short upright crest. Have warm brown
upperparts, with yellow absent from the lowerparts. They frequent
evergreen forest, up to 1,525 meters. Normally found in the mid
canopy strata of the forest. Usually in pairs or small flocks. Their
breeding period is between February and April. A typical clutch of
two slightly glossy pinkish-white and almond red eggs, measures 25
mm X 17.5 mm. They are laid in deep cup-shaped nests, 2.4 meters
from ground. They are found to reside throughout Sumatra and Borneo.
Widespread in Southeast Asia; West, Southwest and South Thailand,
Peninsular Malaysia and Northwest Kingdom of Cambodia.
Murai Batu, White-rumped Shama (Copsychus
malabaricus)
Sized between 21.5 cm and 28 cm. The head, breast
and upperparts of the males are iridescent blue-black. The
underparts are dark orange-rufous. The females are similar to the
males, but they have a more greyish coloration and not blue-black,
duller, with a reddish-brown underparts. The juveniles have pale
yellow blotchy upperpart, with pale yellow spots on the wing
plumage, wide pale yellow blotches are also present at the tips of
their wings, as well as their neck and they have a dark diluted
yellow breast. They can be located in broadleaved evergreen and
mixed deciduous forest, secondary forest, bamboo forest, at the
height of 1,525 meters. They are great bathers and their plumage is
usually kept in immaculate condition. They breed between the months
of March and September. Their nests are near cup-shaped nests,
inside hollowed tree trunk or on bamboo culms, 2 meters from ground
and they lay 4 to 5 green and blue-green eggs. Resident in India,
Southwest and South China, Greater Sunda and Southeast Asia.
Pacat Bukit, Banded Pitta (Pitta guajana)
Sized between 21 cm - 24 cm. The male is easily
recognizable for its black crown and black eye-stripes. There are
bright yellow lateral crown-stripes and malar-stripes, which turns
into reddish-orange on the upper back. Their breast to their lower
belly is bluish-black with orange streaks, which are especially
visible on its chest and the sides. While the female chests are
white, they have grey lower belly. They have fine black stripes on
the white feathers. Their upperback is reddish-orange but duller
than the male. The young birds have dark brown chest with grey
mottling or fine grey streaks. Banded Pittas are endemic in virgin
and logged lowland forests, up to 610 meters. Birds are in
reproductive condition from February until November. Lay between two
to five glossy white eggs. Their nests are round with an opening at
the side, built on palm trees or in between young trees, 3 meters
from ground. They are a resident species of Greater Sunda, South
Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia between the months of March and
September. Their nests are near cup-shaped nests, inside hollowed
tree trunk or on bamboo culms, 2 meters from ground and they lay 4
to 5 green and blue-green eggs. Resident in India, Southwest and
South China, Greater Sunda Islands and Southeast Asia.
Pergam Besar, Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea)
Sized between 42 cm to 47 cm, they are large plump
pigeons. Their back wings and tail are iridescent red-almond. They
have dull grey-grape crown, neck and underparts, dark almond
undertail coverts. Mostly found near riverine, forages in small
groups, feeding on plant material in the tree canopy and is
recognized by its deep resonant call. They breed between the months
of January and May, as well as September. Their nest are poorly
constructed flat platform of twigs in a tree and sometimes on bamboo
clumps, at a height of 10 meters from ground. Lays 1-2 white eggs,
measuring 45.5 mm X 33.5 mm on average.
Punai Tanah, Green-winged Pigeon (Chalcophaps
indica)
Medium sized bird, 25 cm in length. The males have
blue-grey crown and nape with white forehead and eyebrow. Their bill
is red. They have bright iridescent metallic green mantle with white
scapulars. Head and underparts are vinous-pinkish. Have two
prominent white transverse bars on the rump. The females have duller
grey crown, with white shoulder patch absent. Young birds are darker
colored with small yellowish brown stripes and unlike the adults
which have greenish wings. Can be found in lowland dipterocarp
forests and coniferous forests, up to 1,500 meters. Would usually
perch under tree cover. They will scuttle quickly at the slightest
hint of danger and they often venture out to forage. The bird can be
found in Indian Subcontinent (except for Pakistan), China, Taiwan,
Sunda Islands, Philippines, Peninsular Malaysia, Celebes, Moluccas,
New Guinea, Australia, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Norfolk Island and
Lord Howe Island.
Tekukur, Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis)
Sized between 30 cm and 31 cm. The crown and the
sides of adult's head are grey, have a grey-auburn tinge on the
upperpart and are long black broadly streaked, which are iridescent
bordered. The nape of its neck is black spotted with white. Have
pinkish-brown underparts. In flight, they reveal the white tips of
their outer tail feathers. The juveniles are of darker auburn. Have
duller grey crown and plumage on their wings. They lack color on
collar/neck with small brownish dull yellow stripes. Common and
widespread in open grassland, secondary forests. Also found in
scrub, vegetations and gardens, up to 2,040 meters. They breed all
year round, multi-brooded. Their nest is a flimsy stick platform in
a tree, tall bush, or on bamboo cluster. They lay 2 to 3 white eggs,
sized 26.9 mm X 20.8 mm on average.
Technical Details
Date of Issue |
14 May 2005 |
Denomination |
20 sen, 30 sen, 40 sen, 50 sen, 75
sen, RM1, RM2, RM5 |
Stamp Size |
25mm X 30mm |
Perforation |
14 |
Sheet Content |
20 stamps |
Paper |
SPM Watermarked,
Phosphor Coated |
Printing Process |
Lithography |
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