10,000 Birds

APRIL 28, 2019

During our three weeks of birding in Singapore in March we were surprised that we did not encounter White-crested Laughingthrush – Garrulax leucolophus more often. The White-crested Laughingthrush is actually an introduced species and our first encounter was in the Southern Ridges. White-crested Laughingthrush.

Singapore 113

Singapore Shelters Litter Groups 113

10,000 Birds

APRIL 21, 2019

During our three weeks in Singapore we encountered many a family of Red Junglefowl- Gallus gallus in various locations. Red Junglefowl are under threat in Singapore due to habitat loss and inter-breeding, but we observed them most days on our hiking trips around the island and also on Pulau Ubin. Happy Easter!

Singapore 113

Singapore Chickens Litter Squirrels 113

10,000 Birds

MARCH 25, 2024

Interestingly, these juveniles look more similar to another species, the Pale-billed Parrotbill, than the adult babblers – and they sometimes are part of the same flock. If you want to see how this species builds its nest, see here.) These roads are much less of a hindrance for the Pin-striped Tit-babbler , a mid-story bird.

Burma 180

Burma Birds Vietnam Laos 180

10,000 Birds

JUNE 24, 2012

Broome’s famous Cable Beach, named after the telegraph undersea cable that was laid in 1889 to enable communication with England via Singapore, stretches about 23 kilometres-14 miles. We have previously called these birds Beach Thick-knees , but as with so many species around the world in recent years they have had their names changed.

Senegal 158

Senegal Industry Singapore Litter 158