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A local Javan Myna (right) causing a Eurasian hoopoe to raise its distinctive crest in Tanjong Katong on Jan 20, 2026. Known for its orange, black and white feathers and its undulating flight, the hoopoe — native to Europe, Africa and Asia — has created a buzz among birdwatchers after being spotted in Singapore for the first time in nearly 40 years.

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TOPSHOT - A villager watches the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki as seen from Talibura village in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara, on June 17, 2025. A volcano in eastern Indonesia spewed a colossal ash tower into the sky on June 17, authorities said, after they raised its alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system. (Photo by AFP)

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