Brown Shrike - Lanius cristatus

A commonly heard and seen (and oft mistaken for a sparrow), I spotted this brown shrike (aka tarat and pakis-kis) perched on the branch of a Calachuchi tree

The brown shrike is a traveller, migrates to Philippines often from China and Taiwan, and makes a distinct cheep cheep bird call.

A Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus)

Traveller in the city - Photos of brown shrike by the city warbler

Hmmm... that looks like an interesting insect... shall I eat it?

Hellloooo ?

Golden Bellied Flyeater - Heard but not seen

Five shrill notes of different pitches 
sounding a lot like a naughty child 
imploring you...

Golden bellied Flyeater (Gerygone sulphurea)

I hear this bird's unique call every morning - right from around 5:45 am. I have been hearing it anonymously (a lot like hearing a tune without knowing who sang it or what it is called ) for quiet some time.

That was, until today, when I chanced upon the identity of this hitherto unknown mystery singer, quiet by accident, on the internet (Bird call here  with the best You tube video here).

Image source : Ten most common urban birds

A.k.a : Gerygone sulphurea
Size : Terribly small - some guides to spot it can be found here  as per birdwatch Philippines (I wonder if I will be able to ever spot it!)
Bird call : Here on Xeno canto


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More information on Golden bellied fly eater (also known as the melody queen!) :

• On avibase
• Facts on EOL - encyclopedia of life
• Photos on oriental bird images
• Many links on golden bellied fly eater
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