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Dec 12, 2016 
ACRES, NGOs 
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MEET OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE: NIGHTJARS
You might not have seen them but you might have heard them often in the night’s background or may have seen them scoop insects under a street lamp! This week, we are introducing the nightjars of Singapore.
Nightjars are nocturnal birds which are most active at dusk and dawn. They have variegated plumage, short legs and neck, large eyes and mouth with bristles. Nightjars are almost entirely insectivorous. Most nightjars roost on leaf litters and rest on the ground. They would choose a site that allows them to blend in with their surroundings and where they have a good view of approaching danger.
As a result of their unique behaviour, we would like to remind you not to panic if you are lucky enough to spot an adult or young nightjar on the ground among the leaf litter. If you are unsure, please do call our 24hr wildlife rescue hotline 97837782 for advice. At times, the best thing to do for this beautiful birds is to leave them alone.
Of about 80 species of nightjars globally, four of them can be found in Singapore. Listen out for them tonight.
Try this free online database to learn more on their calls and songs: http://www.xeno-canto.org/ or specifically for some calls recorded in Singapore (http://www.xeno-canto.org/explore?query=box%3A1.186%2C103.559%2C1.479%2C104.108%20nightjar)
Did you also know about the “Birds of Singapore” free app (launched by the Nature Society (Singapore)), that can help you identify species of birds found in Singapore?
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Source: https://www.facebook.com/ACRESasia/photos/a.223077136522.136..
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