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Vanished since the ’80s, a zebra-striped bird with a wild crest just made a dramatic comeback
In January 2026, a bird not officially seen in Singapore for nearly four decades briefly returned, unannounced, unmistakable, and instantly headline-worthy. The Eurasian hoopoe, known for its bold ...
But the hoopoe is the triple crown winner of onomatopoeia. Not only is its English name a transcription of the soft, repeated call, the binomial taxonomic name, chosen by Linnaeus, is Upupa epops ...
SINGAPORE – A bird that has not been spotted in Singapore in almost 40 years has been seen in Tanjong Katong, creating a buzz among birdwatchers here. Among them is Mr Andy Chew, who spent two hours ...
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