Hi folks,
Thought that some of you might be interested in this report from the Singapore's
Straits Times. I have extracted only the "Bird" portion in this posting.
http://web3.asia1.com.sg/archive/st/1/sin/sin5_0621.html
What survey of nature reserves found
The populations of key bird species are down, and 26 mammal species are
threatened by extinction
FINDINGS from the survey of about 2,000 species of plants and animals in the
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BIRDS
THERE are 207 bird species in the forests, up from earlier estimates of 171.
But the populations of all the key species are down, possibly because of
isolation, competition and in-breeding.
The 35 additions include the velvet-fronted nuthatch, never before identified in
Singapore.
Field surveys, carried out both in the day and night, recorded bird sightings
and calls.
At times, very fine "mist" nets were set up to catch the birds, which were
measured, photographed and released after identification rings were attached to
their legs to monitor them in future.
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Cheers!
Victor Yue
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