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Jurong Bird Park Jurong Bird Park News 2021

Discussion in 'Singapore' started by TheBirdMan, 4 Jan 2021.

  1. boof

    boof Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Is there any news on a possible open date for the new bird park?
     
  2. Zooish

    Zooish Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    There is a news article published today on WRS' exit from the blue macaws project, but it's behind a paywall. The relevant parts:

    The two Spix's macaws and four Lear's macaws - both members of the blue macaw family - were returned to Brazil in July, said Dr Sonja Luz, vice-president of conservation, research and veterinary services at Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) in response to queries.

    Asked why the birds left Singapore earlier, Dr Luz said the agreement is subject to a review every two years.

    "In 2019, developments within the blue macaw project brought new partners and funding, as well as a separate technical cooperation agreement," she said.

    Dr Luz added: "The new development brought us to an appropriate juncture to hand over the project to our trusted partners as we continue our conservation focus on protecting threatened wildlife in the South-east Asian region."
     
  3. Tiger

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    So how many Spix' macaws does the park have left? Or does the park no longer have the species now?
     
  4. Zooish

    Zooish Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Jurong no longer holds Spix's or Lear's macaws.
     
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  5. Zooish

    Zooish Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Talarak Foundation's Instagram post on the transfer of 6 (3.3) Negros Bleeding Heart Doves to Jurong Bird Park. These 6 birds are the only ones of the species outside the Philippines' Negros province.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CVc2ksoBXqX/
     
  6. Zooish

    Zooish Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    A bunch of waterfowl have recently arrived, destined for the new Bird Paradise. All are common species though:

    Black-necked Swan
    Bar-headed Goose
    Black-bellied Whistling Duck
    Brazilian Teal
    Cinnamon Teal
    Hottentot Teal
    Ringed Teal
    Mandarin Duck
     
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  7. BucerosKeeper

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    I think the common name they're going for is Blue-billed Teal, as the term Hottentot is offensive.
     
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