The Straits Times
Forest restoration, wildlife conservation efforts have helped bring species back
The location of Pulau Ubin (foreground) between mainland Singapore and Malaysia (across the strait) means that the island can welcome wildlife from either side of the Causeway. ST FILE PHOTO
Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have been sighted on Pulau Ubin in recent years include the green broadbill (above), black-and-red broadbill, barred eagle-owl, buff-rumped woodpecker and oriental pied hornbill.PHOTO: KEN TAN
Species of birds that were once declared extinct in Singapore but have been sighted on Pulau Ubin in recent years include the green broadbill, black-and-red broadbill (above), barred eagle-owl, buff-rumped woodpecker and oriental pied hornbill.PHOTO: JACKY SOH