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05-01-2022, 08:37 PM
Ang Qing
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
SINGAPORE - The rare cinereous vulture - the first of the species recorded in Singapore - tested its wings for the first time on Wednesday afternoon (Jan 5) since hospitalisation.
The clear sunny skies and winds made it optimal for the raptor to rise, with the National Parks Board (NParks) deciding to free the bird two hours before the time of the planned flight test to ensure the best weather conditions.
But the juvenile, which weighs about 7kg, barely flew about 50m away before landing in an adjacent field.
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Wherever possible, migratory birds taken to Jurong Bird Park's bird hospital will be released back to their natural habitats, usually within a day if they are healthy, said Dr Xie.
There are rare instances, however, where a bird may be absorbed into Mandai Wildlife Group's parks if they require long-term care and monitoring, he added.
In 2005, a Himalayan griffon vulture was rescued at Nanyang Girls' High School after it was seen vomiting.
The scavenger, named Genghis, remains under the care of the park's Animal Presentation team after it was treated and rehabilitated.
Much more info at: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/e...ain-flight
PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
SINGAPORE - The rare cinereous vulture - the first of the species recorded in Singapore - tested its wings for the first time on Wednesday afternoon (Jan 5) since hospitalisation.
The clear sunny skies and winds made it optimal for the raptor to rise, with the National Parks Board (NParks) deciding to free the bird two hours before the time of the planned flight test to ensure the best weather conditions.
But the juvenile, which weighs about 7kg, barely flew about 50m away before landing in an adjacent field.
......
Wherever possible, migratory birds taken to Jurong Bird Park's bird hospital will be released back to their natural habitats, usually within a day if they are healthy, said Dr Xie.
There are rare instances, however, where a bird may be absorbed into Mandai Wildlife Group's parks if they require long-term care and monitoring, he added.
In 2005, a Himalayan griffon vulture was rescued at Nanyang Girls' High School after it was seen vomiting.
The scavenger, named Genghis, remains under the care of the park's Animal Presentation team after it was treated and rehabilitated.
Much more info at: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/e...ain-flight
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