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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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In the non-breeding season, male Baya Weavers sometimes enter the basket-making trade, often with considerable success. Meanwhile, the females seem to have a much more relaxing life, at least in this early stage of the breeding season. You can see why here.

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Hornbills of Sabah

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Another item they feed on is hunting edible bird nest swiftlets, which are quite common in edible swiftlet houses in Sabah, Malaysia ( source ). The first attempt in hunting was made by the male hornbill which was seen snapping at a passing swiftlet, but was unsuccessful.

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Birding Hongbenghe, Yunnan (Part 2)

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That species is apparently at risk of extinction in Singapore – not because it is so rare, but because its genetic diversity is so low. The species is also hunted for local consumption in Meghalaya (India), according to the HBW. (If you want to see how this species builds its nest, see here.)

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