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Post by Dona Nuevo on Sept 28, 2008 1:39:28 GMT
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 28, 2008 1:57:42 GMT
Hi Dona, do you have more photos showing the profile of the head? At first glance, it looks to me like a Lowland White-eye, perhaps an immature one, though I'm not too sure. Here's a photo of the Lowland White-eye, see if this resembles what you saw:  |
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Post by Dona Nuevo on Sept 28, 2008 2:38:02 GMT
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Post by Eric Patdu on Sept 28, 2008 3:31:23 GMT
Hello Dona, Looks like an immature Lowland White Eye to me too. Maybe it's not yet ready to leave the nest that's why it can't fly. The gape is a dead give-away that it is an immature.  |
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Post by Lydia Robledo on Sept 28, 2008 3:44:42 GMT
Welcome Dona.
Now, now. What did you do with this poor little bird? Im curious to know.
This forum can be a learning place on how to handle situations similar to your experience.
telyds ng forum
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Post by Dona Nuevo on Sept 28, 2008 5:07:19 GMT
Thanks. We surmised it fell off a nest. My friend found it (almost stepped on the poor thing) and I was adamant about not touching it (but they still did  ) I don't know if what we did was right back then, but I instructed him to return it to where he found it which was just under a pine tree. What should I do in case a similar encounter would occur? |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Sept 28, 2008 5:46:48 GMT
Thanks. We surmised it fell off a nest. My friend found it (almost stepped on the poor thing) and I was adamant about not touching it (but they still did ) I don't know if what we did was right back then, but I instructed him to return it to where he found it which was just under a pine tree. What should I do in case a similar encounter would occur? As Eric said, the gape is a sure indicator that it's an immature.... in all probability a Lowland White-eye indeed. This is actually the first time that I've seen an immature of this species in a photo, and it's interesting to note the color of the eyering. Congrats on the documentation! Nature is not often kindhearted to the weak and helpless, and nestlings falling off a nest happens regularly. Personally, I'd try to look for the nest and put it back if possible. If the nest can't be found or reached, I'll probably put the bird on a branch that's beyond the reach of land-based predators (cats, etc.). This does not guarantee its safety though, as shrikes often prey on young birds like this. |
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Post by Dona Nuevo on Sept 28, 2008 6:06:48 GMT
The missing white color of the eyering gave me doubts to as ID-ing it as an white-eye, my other guesses were more far off like a young iora or tit but when I read about them being endemic, that ruled it out.
We found some several nests atop pine trees in the area but they're all quite unreachable. I think my friend (who provided me with the closeup pics) also photographed one from the ground. It's sad that I have to chance upon an immature bird this way (but is there any other?) Reading on shrikes (I found some common ones in our neighborhood), I didn't know they prey on young birds. I've so much to learn, it excites and scares me. Thanks, thanks again. Now I know why it is important to interact with other birders.
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