S'pore’s most common green pigeon, often seen foraging for fruits
on trees and shrubs, making it a good agent to disperse seeds of
plants.
A diminutive mangrove dweller and energetic bird whose calls are
often heard, but not easy to spot - extremely difficult to capture
as it never stays long in one location.
A medium-sized bird that forages mainly on tree trunks and stems,
prodding soft bark for insects and grubs.
Smallest of all species of resident woodpeckers. Its small size and
coloration make it difficult to spot as it hops up and down tree
trunks and branches in search of insects.
S'pore’s unofficial national bird. Members of the sunbird family
have iridescent plumage and slender curved bills, often causing
them to be mistaken for hummingbirds.
It was featured on the $20 “Bird Series” currency notes that were
released by MAS between 1976 and 1984.
One of the most common birds found in parks and gardens. This
highly adaptive bird feeds on a wide variety of plants and
insects.
One of only 2 known extant resident species of wild ducks.
Nationally endangered due to habitat loss.
It resembles the Barn Swallow and is the only resident swallow.
Usually found near water and open spaces performing aerial
acrobatics as it chases after prey.
Known to eat a wide range of food, including insects, lizards,
amphibians and fish.
