Common Hill Myna

A large, dark forest starling which is not common. Plumage glossy black with fleshy orange-yellow wattles on nape and below eye, and white patch on wings. Bill distinctive bright orange with yellow tips. Flies with strong but shallow flapping, somewhat like a pigeon.

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

 

Woodlands Road, Opposite Woodlands Fire Station

A1, f5.6 1/2500. ISO 4000, GM600 TC1.4x

MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1, 27 May 2023

 

Hindhede Nature Park

A6400, FE 200-600/5.6-6.3 G

f6.3 1/500. @600mm, ISO 2500

MT190CXPRO3/BHQ2, 29 Dec 2019

 

Woodlands Waterfront

A1, FE 200-600/5.6-6.3 G

f9 1/500  @600mm, TC 1.4x, ISO 8000

MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1, 8 July 2022

 

Woodlands Road, Opposite Woodlands Fire Station

A1, f8 1/2500. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x

MT190CXPRO3/GHFG1, 19 Apr 2023