Greater Coucal preening

The greater coucal  (Centropus sinensis bubutus), preening

secondary feather falls off

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Success pick up

 

Greater Caucal Right Leg amputated

Greater Caucal Right Leg amputated

Amputate at the "ankle" area.

Missing (R) feet did not hinder it from doing regular activities, such as walking and flying.

Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis bubutus)

Cause of the Bird leg amputated

This is from  ChatGPT 

There can be various reasons why a bird may require a leg amputation. Here are some possible causes:

Traumatic Injury: Birds can suffer from severe accidents or injuries that result in irreparable damage to their legs. This could be due to collisions with objects, falls, predator attacks, or accidents in captivity.

Infections and Diseases: In some cases, infections or diseases can affect a bird's legs, leading to severe damage or necrosis (tissue death). If the infection or disease cannot be successfully treated, amputation may be necessary to prevent further spread or to alleviate the bird's suffering.

Tumors or Growths: Tumors or abnormal growths can develop on a bird's leg, causing pain, discomfort, and impaired mobility. If the tumor cannot be surgically removed or treated, amputation might be considered as a way to improve the bird's quality of life.

Congenital Deformities: Birds may be born with congenital leg deformities, such as missing bones, fused joints, or abnormal limb development. If the deformity significantly affects the bird's ability to move, perch, or live a healthy life, amputation may be recommended.

Severe Fractures: Birds can experience fractures in their legs, particularly if they collide with hard surfaces or are mishandled. In cases where the fracture cannot be properly treated or repaired, amputation might be necessary to prevent complications or to provide the bird with a chance to adapt and survive.

It's important to note that bird leg amputations are typically a last resort and are only performed when there is no alternative treatment or when the bird's quality of life is severely impacted.

Greater Coucal mating

Burung But-but mengawan

Mating of the Greater Coucal. Greater Coucals (Centropus sinensis bubutus)

Couple - Greater Coucals (Centropus sinensis bubutus)

birds copulation  - cloaca contact

kiss 

 

Greater Coucal collecting nesting materials - Coconut leaf

The Greater Coucal or crow pheasant (Centropus sinensis bubutus)

Coconut tree (Cocos nucifera), leaves

full strength to cut the tough midrib (lidi kelapa)

Try to break the midribs of the coconut leaf

success and fly away to build/complete the nest  

 

Greater Coucal mating ritual courtship display

Greater coucal or Crow pheasant (Centropus sinensis bubutus)

 

February 2022 Backyard photos

Yellow-vented Bulbul fly with food (insect)

Greater Caucal with food (Garden Snail)

Glossy Asian Starling forages on fruiting tree Salam fruits (Syzygium polyanthum)

Brown-throated Sunbird  - female

Kelicap Mayang kelapa (female Brown-throated Sunbird sucks nectar on the coconut flowers)

Magpie Robin and Yellow-vented Bulbul

Merbah menyorok di celah daun nyiur

Brown Shrike on a bamboo tree

Brown shrike preening

Rose Jepun - Portulaca grandiflora

Wild flowers - Pokok bunga balung ayam (Celosia argentea ) - ID by Junn Junaidah Hashim

Lalang,  Cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica)

Bokeh
Rumput Gajah Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum)

Oren (Oyen)

 

Birding during COVID-19 Pandemic

Birding at my backyard is a solo activity , that don't involve large crowd gathering.

Friday, 13 Mar 2020, 10:23 PM MYT - Malaysia positive cases = 197 cases, 0 death.
UPDATE:
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PKP (Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan)
FASA 1: 18 MAC - 31 MAC 2020
FASA 2: 01 APR  - 14 APR 2020
FASA 3: 15 APR  - 28 APR 2020
FASA 4: 29 APR  - 12 MEI 2020
FASA 5: 13 MEI  -  09 JUN 2020    (PKPB)
FASA 6: 10 JUN - 31 OGOS 2020  (PKPP)

*(PKPB) - Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Bersyarat

*(PKPD) - Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Diperketatkan

*(PKPP) - Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Pemulihan

SARS-CoV-2 virus illustration from CDC
This Corona virus believed to be originated from bats.

Above picture from my posting on 11 January 2009 - baby bat  Myotis muricola
As all Ministry resource are focusing on Corina Virus, don't neglect on the old Dengue virus.

A worker doing fumigation to kill adult Aedes mosquito at my backyard.
"Dengue fever cases in Malaysia reached an all time high, hitting nearly 80, 000 cases and 113 deaths reported from January until Aug 3 2019" - Deputy Health Minister Lee Boon Chye