This page is dedicated by Rio S. Migang to Singapore wild birds photography documentation and Macaulay Library (Cornel Lab University, New York www.eBird.org). As Roger Tony Peterson said, birds can show an indication of whether the environment is healthy or not. Please feel free to enjoy and share this ornithology page! 🌿

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A couple of wild Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier) standing on Marina Bay Overpass Vieweing Point fence. The most common urban bulbul in Southeast Asia, this attractive songster is a common sight in cities, parks, and plantations, as well as in open forests, edges, and secondary growth. Brown above and whitish below with a bright yellow vent and a thick black line between the bill and the eye.

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This wild White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) standing firm under tree canopy near from water at Eco Lake Botanic Garden, Singapore. Large-headed, predominantly brown kingfisher with electric-blue back and wings, heavy orange bill, and snow-white patch from the throat through the breast.

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This wild Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but now considered an Old World flycatcher. They are distinctive black and white birds with a long tail that is held upright as they forage on the ground or perch conspicuously.

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There are two wild Rose-ringed Parakeet (_Psittacula kramer_i) standing under the palm trees near the Baby Floating Statue, Garden by The Bay. Vibrantly bright green parakeet, frequently found in woodland, parks, gardens, where feeds mainly in trees. Nests in cavities, including holes in buildings. Easily overlooked if quiet, as the bright green plumage blends easily with foliage.

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The wild adult White-brested Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) looking for food around well-vegetated swamp. Not shy and frequently forages in the open area. Medium-sized, fairly common chickenlike marsh bird found in meadows, ditches, riversides, marshes, as well as parks and farmlands in close proximity to humans.

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This immature (non breeding adult) Chinese Pond-Heron (Ardeola bacchus) has medium-sized heron is found across many different marshy habitats. Nonbreeding adults and juveniles are brown all over save for the white wings. Often mistaken for a Yellow Bittern, or Purple Heron or Javan-Pond Heron or an Egret in flight due to its all-white wings, but the dark head separates it from any egret.

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A group of House Crow (Corvus splendens) searching for food around the Singapore River in Queen Elizabeth Walk (Esplanade Bridge area). A slender, blackish medium-sized crow with a long bill. The grayish nape and sides form a paler collar that contrasts with the glossy black body. Primarily a scavenger, feeding on leftover rubbish from humans. Found in a wide range of habitats mostly around human habitation. Their call is a loud and harsh “kaa kaa kaa.”

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The wild common tailorbird sunbathing in the fence of canopy webs of Learning Forest Botanic Garden Singapore. A common warblerlike bird with a green back, a reddish crown, and a long bill. It gets its name from the way in which it builds its nest by stitching leaves together. A ubiquitous inhabitant of parks, gardens, and wooded areas across South and Southeast Asia.

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Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) standing curious on the grass of Queen Elizabeth Walk, Singapore. Originally from Indonesian islands of Java and Bali, this crested myna has since been introduced to Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. Dark gray overall with a spiffy erect crest and a bright yellowish-orange bill. In Java, people named it as "Jalak Jawa". It has been introduced to Singapore around 1924 and increasing very fast to its current position as a significant pest species.

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Two adult Gray Heron (Ardea cinerea) just arrived to the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park pond around 4pm. Generally quite common and conspicuous in wetland habitats from marshes and tidal flats to small ponds, ditches, and wet fields; nests colonially in tall trees. Mainly seen as singles or in small groups, standing quietly in or at the edge of water, less often hunting in fields. Plumage mostly gray overall, with paler neck; adult has white crown, black eyebrows, and black shoulder patch. Like other herons and egrets, flies with neck pulled in to form a bulge.

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The Buffy Fish Owl (ketupa ketupu) is a bird of prey that specialises in hunting fish, thus its name. Rare residents in Singapore, this one was sighted at the Pasir Ris Park, Carpark B. Usually people have seen them during their visit to the Singapore Botanical Gardens. Large orange-brown owl with prominent “horns” and bright yellow eyes. Brighter-colored than other large horned owls in the region. Roosts in dense foliage, but at dusk and during the night it perches out on exposed waterside branches, riverbanks, and even jetties. Secretive by day, but can be common in areas with suitable habitat. Gives a variety of calls, including loud wailing screams and soft hollow hoots.

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The photos of adult White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus) taken at Sengkang Riverside Park, Singapore around fruit tree area. A medium-sized, fairly common chickenlike marsh bird found in meadows, ditches, riversides, marshes, as well as parks and farmlands in close proximity to humans; often seen foraging in the open. Adults are dark slaty above and white below, with a rusty patch under the tail. Juvenile similar but duller in color. Remarkably variable song is a series of hooting, grunting, or rasping notes or phrases, repeated monotonously, often from an exposed perch.

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The adult Malaysian Pied-Fantail (Rhipidura javanica) with her nest at Spot B Sengkang Riverside Park area. A bold and adaptable songbird of wooded areas, ranging from open forests to parks and gardens. Dark above and white below; note slender white eyebrows, black chest band, and white-tipped black tail. Combination of all-white belly and plain back separates this species from similar dark fantails within its range. Very active, often bobbing and fanning its tail. Frequently joins mixed-species flocks. Song is a very high-pitched, squeaky “chee-wee-chee-wee-chee-wee-chit”, with a short, falling last note. Calls include harsh churring and high-pitched squeaky chattering.

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Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris) stand in a tree near very interesting green architecture belong to School4Kids Preschool building at spot C Sengkang Riverside Park, Singapore. A middle-sized kingfisher with a variable plumage pattern; nearly 50 subspecies described worldwide. All of them have a greenish-blue crown, a white spot above the lores, a black mask extending down as a narrow band across the hindneck, and a white collar. Gives carious vocalizations, but most common call is a “kek-kek-kek-kek.” Frequents mangroves and tidal creeks, though sometimes inhabits other coastal habitats, including coconut plantations in islands.

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A pair of Oriental Pied-Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) hung on top of a tree that was in the lobby of our apartment in the River valley area on September 2022. A small black-and-white hornbill with a whitish-yellow bill and “helmet.” Primarily black, but with a white belly, facial patch, and wing and tail edges. Sexes are similar, but males have a much larger “helmet” than the female. More tolerant of human habitation than other hornbills and can sometimes be found in large city parks as well as open forests and edges.

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I took photos of pair Olive-winged Bulbul (Pycnonotus plumosus) at Singapore Quarry Lookut on October 2022. They are large plain bulbul of lowland forests, edges, and mangroves. Dull brown with gray-streaked ear coverts, red eyes, and olive-green panels on the wings. Other similar large brown bulbuls such as Red-eyed and Cream-vented can also have olive tones in the wings, but less prominently. Song is a simple series of bubbly warbling interspersed with sharper notes.

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I took photos of this beautiful Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) at along Singapore Quarry lane. A large black drongo with a notched tail and long, racketlike outer tail streamers, a glossy neck, and an obvious crest that curves backwards. Prefers woodlands and forests where it may be found associating with mixed flocks, other drongos, and birds such as treepies and babblers. Similar to other drongos when without tail, but combination of notched tail, crest on forehead and medium-sized bill set it apart. An accomplished mimic with variety of vocalisations including metallic jingling sounds.

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This wild Black-naped Oriele (Oriolus chinensis) standing firm on palm tree at Fort Canning Park, Singapore. Typical yellow and black Old World oriole. Male entirely golden-yellow apart from black wings and tail and a broad black band through the eyes. The tail and wings have yellow tips. The bill is deep pinkish. Female similar to the male but with more yellowish-green upperparts. Juveniles show streaked underparts. Found in a variety of forest habitats, including plantations and gardens; forages in forest canopy.

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The Grey-rumped treeswift (Hemiprocne longipennis) is a species of bird in the Hemiprocnidae family. Currently, four extant species are placed in the family. Like the other members of the Hemiprocnidae, this species is closely related to true swifts, but unlike true swifts, the treeswifts are arboreal in nature, often seen perched on trees and high-tension power transmission lines, and on pylons. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. The photo taken on 18 May 2023 at Margaret Drive, Queenstown.

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The Juvinele Grey-rumped Treeswift (Hemiprocne longipennis) is grey with white barrings above and scaly underparts. This cute little rumpled-looking juvenile looks so different from its sleek adult counterpart, apart from the punkish hairdo, that is. This little one was born & bred in the middle of a carpark in urban Singapore, thanks to the versatility of its faithful parents. The photo taken on 18 May 2023 at Margaret Drive, Queenstown.

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The Orange-breasted Green-Pigeon (Treron bicinctus) is bulky green pigeon of forested areas. Male has a bright orange breast with a pink upper quarter and a powder-blue nape. Female is green overall with a fainter blue-gray nape patch than the male. Both sexes are similar to Pink-necked Green-Pigeon. The photo taken on 20 August 2023 at Kingfisher Wetland, Marina Bay Singapore.

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Juvenile bulbuls, specifically the Red-whiskered Bulbul, can be found in Singapore's various locations, including Marina Bay. These young bulbuls have distinct features, such as a yellow vent. They are commonly sighted in areas like Bishan Park, Lorong Halus, Marina East, Pasir Ris, Pulau Punggol, Punggol, Sungei Serangoon, and Tampines around Marina Bay and its surroundings in Singapore. They are a part of the local avian wildlife, adding to the biodiversity of the region. The photo taken on 20 August 2023 at Kingfisher Wetland, Marina Bay Singapore.

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The adult & juvinele Grey-rumped Treeswift (Hemiprocne longipennis) was born & bred in the middle of a carpark in urban Singapore, thanks to the versatility of its faithful parents. The photo taken on 18 May 2023 at Margaret Drive, Queenstown.