A rare bright-green-feathered bird has rustled up excitement among birdwatchers in Singapore. The green broadbill—declared extinct in Singapore 70 years ago—was sighted on the isle of Pulau Ubin, northwest of the republic, on June 27, Mr. Lim Liang Jim of the National Parks Board in Singapore said, as quoted by The Straits Times. For a few fortunate birders, seeing the green broadbill was a “lifer”—a rare sighting of a new species. Local birdwatcher Adrian Silas Tay was among the very first to spot and photograph the vivid green bird, and she posted pictures on Facebook, letting local enthusiasts know who’s back in town. Lee Chin Pong was lucky enough to capture the feathered friend on video, posting it on Singapore Birders’ group. The green broadbill once populated Pulau Ubin, according to the Singapore Birds Project, but they’ve been “hardly seen in Singapore” since 1941. Although declared extinct in Singapore over a half-a-century ago, the bird …
Birdwatchers Spot Rare Green Broadbill Bird Declared ‘Extinct’ 70 Years Ago in Singapore
July 14, 2021
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