The Purple-backed Starling is a very common winter visitor and passage migrant to Singapore, meaning that it is most abundant and most easily spotted during the start of the migratory season (September to early October) and the late migratory season (around late February to March). Continue reading
One of the larger species of pigeons in Singapore, the Pied Imperial Pigeon is listed as a rare non-breeding visitor to Singapore although local populations are supplemented by many free-flying individuals from the Jurong Bird Park. Continue reading
Unlike its relative the Long-tailed Parakeet (Psittacula longicauda), the Red-breasted Parakeet is a non-native parrot species, albeit one that has since established a large population in Singapore, particularly in the East in areas such as Changi. Continue reading
Unlike the more well-known Javan Mynas (Acridotheres javanicus) and Common Mynas (Acridotheres tristis), the Hill Myna is a much larger bird and looks quite different from its two more abundant relatives. Continue reading
The Birds of NUS 