Showing posts with label tai mong. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tai mong. Show all posts
Friday, February 27, 2009
Young Shama
A nice bird. Sings on his first outing to the "padang". Which is more than I can say for a lot of other new Shamas. Very tempted to just keep him ;)
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Shama Tai Mong
Tai Mong refers to juvenile birds. Could be Shamas, Magies or even bulbuls. There has been many opinions given as to which stage of Shamas (age) makes a better songbird. Wild adults are said to posess their wild naturally learned repertoire of songs whereas baby birds would lack the capacity to do so as they have been removed from their wild environment. To compensate them from such disadvantage, often, a tutor bird is highly recommended.
For me, my preference often are skewed towards young juveniles for the mere fact that they tame down much easier than the adult birds. And often start singing after their first molt to adult plumage. Young juveniles, or often I prefer to call them the "flying babies" (vs those that still require hand feeding), have acquired their own style of songs.
This year, I kept two of such babies - one from Rompin which I kept for a friend and another from Grik which a friend decided to give up on. Both have developed nicely enough and started singing well before the adult plumage has fully grown. However I should be keeping them away from stressful competitive environment until after their second molt for best effect.
Rompin Tai Mong:
Grik Tai Mong:
For me, my preference often are skewed towards young juveniles for the mere fact that they tame down much easier than the adult birds. And often start singing after their first molt to adult plumage. Young juveniles, or often I prefer to call them the "flying babies" (vs those that still require hand feeding), have acquired their own style of songs.
This year, I kept two of such babies - one from Rompin which I kept for a friend and another from Grik which a friend decided to give up on. Both have developed nicely enough and started singing well before the adult plumage has fully grown. However I should be keeping them away from stressful competitive environment until after their second molt for best effect.
Rompin Tai Mong:
Grik Tai Mong:
Monday, July 21, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Juvenile Shamas
Juvenile Shamas are commonly referred to as "Tai Mong" where I lives. Shamas from different parts of the country are well known for certain traits they possess. Personally, I do not know how true they are but many hobbyists are willing to pay extra for Shamas that originates from certain area. A friend has been pestering me for weeks to help him get a "Tai Mong" from Grik in Perak. Shamas from the area are well known for their fierceness.
Can't confirm any of it, but the "Tai Mong" that I got for him 2 days ago is a wonderful specimen as far as physical charateristics goes. Was a bit reluctant to buy one for him though due to many problems that may arise from it. Sigh...... ! just to get him off my back ;)
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