A
rare visitor has flown into Singapore's Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, sparking
a flurry of excitement among nature lovers here.
A
male northern pintail, a breed of duck, was seen feeding among a group of
egrets in the reserve at about 7pm on Wednesday.
The
last time this species of bird was sighted here was in 1992 in Senoko South.
This is the first time that the species has been seen in the wetland reserve,
said the National Parks Board (NParks).
Mr
Wong Tuan Wah, director of conservation at NParks, said the migratory bird is a
"very rare visitor" to Singapore.
"We
are excited that the northern pintail has decided to stop over at Sungei Buloh
Wetland Reserve - particularly in the week of World Wetlands Day. This shows
that the wetland reserve is a significant stopover point for migratory
birds."
According
to conservation group BirdLife International, the bird is native to countries
such as Britain and Switzerland. The omnivorous creature feeds on algae and
amphibians, among other things.
Its
sighting comes as the avian migratory season is about to end.
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