Bird watching in Pulau Ubin? Be sure to catch a glimpse of these five species

Birds that were thought to be extinct, are making a comeback in Pulau Ubin.

PUBLISHED: July 7, 2021

While some were sighted more recently, others have bred successfully on the island over the years.

Bird lovers visiting the island can keep a lookout for these birds

Green Broadbill

Identifiable by its highlighter-green plumage, the bird is now considered a rare, non-breeding visitor.

Despite being declared extinct in Singapore sometime after 1941, the green broadbill was finally spotted again on the island on April 11 and June 27.

Buff-rumped Woodpecker

Presumably extinct in Singapore sometime after 1950, the buff-rumped woodpecker has been seen on several occasions on the rustic island between August 2018 and June 2019.

Black-and-red Broadbill

A member of the broadbill family, it was spotted on Ubin in August 2004 and again in July 2019.

Oriental Pied Hornbill

Looks familiar? A permanent resident of Pulau Ubin, the oriental pied hornbill is now a common sight all over Singapore.

Easily identifiable by its size, distinctive yellow horn-topped beaks, and black and white plumage, it is also a poster child for Ubin's conservation efforts.

Hornbills in local neighborhoods

A pair of oriental hornbills were spotted at Country Park Condominium in Bedok in 2017.

It was even seen visiting a roadside kopitiam last year.

Barred Eagle Owl

Spotted numerous times on the island since 2009, these owls have established a permanent presence on Pulau Ubin.

They have also bred successfully on the island.

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