PHILENTOMA 1/2 - Rufous-winged Philentoma

 

 Rufous-winged Philentoma

Another amazing catch in the old hunt. Bird life have been in a doldrum here where ground clearing and deforestation is continuing in front of Perhilitan frontyard but nothing is been done. SOS to Elizabeth W

Sometimes it is best to walk up and down the track as such rarely seen bird pop out out of the green. The RWP looks like Asian Paradise at first glance but lack full brown wings and is the size of the common Black-naped Monarch in Bkt Rengit of about 6 inches or so.

Now this Juvenile was seen together with its Dad. Its beaks is a pale of pink and yet to turn dark. The Mum is no where to be seen. So its the job of the dad to teach it the ropes I guess...............

I notice Philentoma tends to cling to vertical growth besides horizontal branches unlike flycatchers or bulbuls.