Commentary: What Singapore’s CBD peregrine falcons can teach us about conservation
WHY SOME BIRDS Would NOT BREED IN SINGAPORE
Out of over 420 species of birds observed in Singapore, around 140 are considered people, meaning they are believed to type in Singapore, with local communities provide year-round.
A deeper 60 or so species are readers, breeding often in Peninsular Malaysia or the Riau Archipelago, but just occurring in Singapore periodically for brief periods. Why can’t they keep up a steady reputation in Singapore?
When compared with other animals, the peregrine falcon is the exception, not the rule. Its cliff-creviced natural breeding areas resemble skyscraper support ledges faintly.
By contrast, most species in Singapore have specific wildlife interests. Some are restricted to dense trees, others are only found in ponds, and many have also stricter criteria within these broad groups. These birds cannot cross the bridge between these environments and urban ones, restricting them to the hands of these habitats scattered throughout our tiny isle.
With all these levels, there’s only very small area in Singapore to maintain some kinds of birds. Additionally, habitat separation can be a problem. Some animals, like babblers, are confined to small pockets of jungle with unsustainably little populations because they can move freely between ideal habitats.
Another problem, particularly for birds reliant on freshwater lakes and empty grasslands, is the part of aggressive fauna species. Aggressive predatory fish like snakeheads have been found feeding on the young whistling ducks that are geographically endangered. Aggressive birds like the golden-backed weaver , look to compete with our local kadar weavers for meals.
