10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 14, 2023

It is listed as Near Threatened, partly due to the usual occurrence of illegal trade for the pet market. Like many humans, it is presumed to be monogamous (source: HBW). A study conducted in Singapore found that forest-edge frugivores such as the Pink-necked Green Pigeon are especially vulnerable to building collisions.

Malaysia 254

Malaysia Philippines Parrots Birds 254

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Another paper reviews information on Oriental Pied Hornbills raiding the nests of various bird species in Singapore and even pet bird cages. In fact, a recent article in the Economist on Singapore’s rewilding states “The oriental pied hornbill (pictured), with its extraordinary ivory casque, had been locally extinct for a century.

Rhinoceros 131

Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 131

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

” If you have ever been to Singapore, you will know that about half the places there are named after Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles (1781 – 1826). “Dull, me?” For good measure, some animals in the near vicinity were also named after him, such as Raffles’s Malkoha.

Los Angeles 200

Los Angeles Birds Woodpeckers Owls 200

10,000 Birds

MARCH 25, 2024

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 website www.jwcpheasants.com seems to endorse polygamy for this species despite this being illegal in the USA for other animals such as humans.

Burma 205

Burma Birds Vietnam Laos 205