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Birds

S’pore’s crow population grew by over 20 times in under 10 years

Singapore’s population of crows in 2024 rose by more than 20 times in less than a decade, The Straits Times has learnt.
Singapore’s population of crows in 2024 rose by more than 20 times in less than a decade, The Straits Times has learnt.

Bird enthusiasts all a-twitter over sightings of daurian starlings in Woodlands

Peregrine falcon nanny cam: Watch chicks of Singapore’s only known breeding pair grow up

The peregrine falcon perched at the OCBC Centre building on March 5.
The peregrine falcon perched at the OCBC Centre building on March 5.

Forum: Crow-shooting operations could also improve koel situation

Captain can’t save team from losing in Turkish football final but saves seagull on pitch

Turkish footballer Gani Catan performing chest compressions on a seagull struck by the bird during a match.
Turkish footballer Gani Catan performing chest compressions on a seagull struck by the bird during a match.

Noisy humans harm birds and affect breeding success: Study

The research found that birds living in urban areas tended to have higher levels of stress hormones than those outside of cities.
The research found that birds living in urban areas tended to have higher levels of stress hormones than those outside of cities.

2 mynahs found stuck in rat glue traps in Woodlands under care of ACRES

Acres CEO Mr Kalai said the birds are now able to stand and eat on their own.
Acres CEO Mr Kalai said the birds are now able to stand and eat on their own.

Water bird numbers fall sharply across Nepal

Bar-headed geese on the Banganga River in Kapilvastu district.
Bar-headed geese on the Banganga River in Kapilvastu district.

Bird rescued after being caught by fishing line at Lower Seletar Reservoir

A bird was caught on a fishing line at Lower Seletar Reservoir on Feb 1.
A bird was caught on a fishing line at Lower Seletar Reservoir on Feb 1.

$500 fine for man who tampered with bird trap, disrupting operation to manage crow population

On Jan 27, Tan See Chee, 77, was fined $500 after he pleaded guilty to a mischief charge.
On Jan 27, Tan See Chee, 77, was fined $500 after he pleaded guilty to a mischief charge.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.