Penang Bird Park Penang Bird Park Species List (August 10, 2024)

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Update on Species List
Visit Date: April 19, 2025

New Exhibits:
1. "Baby Emu"
Newly open next to the Milky Stork / Painted Stork exhibit.
Holds two immature Emus.

2. "Small Aviary"
One of the medium-sized aviaries nest to the large aviary with Amarican Flamingos are transformed into a small walk-in aviary with these species:

African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata (Syn.: Geochelone sulcata) (Syn.: Testudo sulcata))
Green-winged macaw (Red-and-green macaw) (Ara chloropterus (Syn.: Ara chloroptera))
Sun parakeet (Sun conure) (Aratinga solstitialis)
Yellow-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulatus (Syn.: Geochelone denticulata) (Syn.: Testudo denticulata))

New Species:
African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata (Syn.: Geochelone sulcata) (Syn.: Testudo sulcata))
Yellow-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulatus (Syn.: Geochelone denticulata) (Syn.: Testudo denticulata))

Gone Species (Not seen / Not signed):
Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella)
Beautiful fruit-dove (Ptilinopus pulchellus)
Blue-winged Pitta (Pitta moluccensis)
Collared scops owl (Nominate subspecies) (Otus lettia lettia (Syn.: Otus bakkamoena lettia))
Hedgehog sp. Long-eared Hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus) / Four-toed Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris)
Reeves's Pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii)

"Seems to be Gone" Species (Not seen on multiple visits / Signed):
Jambu Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus jambu)
Pink-headed fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus (Syn.: Ptilinopus roseicollis))

"Almost Gone" Species
Red-billed hornbill (no subspecific status) (Tockus erythrorhynchus)
- Down to 0,0,1

Other Updates:
White tufted-ear marmoset (Common marmoset) (Callithrix jacchus)
- Gave birth to 0,0,2 in April 2025.
- Now holds 1,1,2

 

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Penang Bird Park recently announced on Instagram the addition of two new species to the zoo:

1. Grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus)
- Common species in local zoos, no surprise of this addition.

2. Hispaniolan rhinoceros iguana (Cyclura cornuta cornuta)
- Rare in Asian zoos, probably the only zoo that currently holds this species in Malaysia.

 

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Penang Bird Park recently announced on Instagram the addition of one new species to the zoo:

Golden-handed tamarin (Saguinus midas)
Penang bird park on Instagram: " Meet the Golden-Handed Tamarin! Also known as the Midas Tamarin, this tiny primate with its signature golden “gloves” is full of personality and charm. Fun Fact: Native to the rainforests of northern South America, the Golden-Handed Tamarin is a rare sight in this part of the world. Deforestation continues to threaten its natural habitat, making every encounter more meaningful. Come meet this golden gem—only at Penang Bird Park! #GoldenHandedTamarin #MidasTamarin #GoldenHandedMonkey #PenangBirdPark #RarePrimate #WildlifeWonder #TropicalTreasure"

 

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Penang Bird Park recently announced on Instagram the addition of two new species to the zoo:

1. Grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus)
- Common species in local zoos, no surprise of this addition.

2. Hispaniolan rhinoceros iguana (Cyclura cornuta cornuta)
- Rare in Asian zoos, probably the only zoo that currently holds this species in Malaysia.

Aviary Park in Bintaro, Indonesia also has Hispaniolan rhinoceros iguanas

Bintaro Aviary Park - Hispaniolan Rhinoceros Iguana (Cyclura cornuta cornuta) - ZooChat

 

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Aviary Park in Bintaro, Indonesia also has Hispaniolan rhinoceros iguanas

Bintaro Aviary Park - Hispaniolan Rhinoceros Iguana (Cyclura cornuta cornuta) - ZooChat

Thanks for the information!
I'd love to make a visit someday!

 

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Update on Species List
Visit Date: May 31st, 2025

New Species:
Grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) 0,0,2
Hispaniolan rhinoceros iguana (Cyclura cornuta cornuta) 0,0,4
Golden-handed tamarin (Saguinus midas) 0,0,2

Gone Species (Not seen / Not signed):
Lesser Indo-Malayan chevrotain (Tragulus kanchil)
- Confirmed with staff that the last animal deceased recently

"Seems to be Gone" Species (Not seen on multiple visits / Signed):
Jambu Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus jambu)
Pink-headed fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus (Syn.: Ptilinopus roseicollis))

Other Updates:
Renovation process is going on for one of the abandoned aviaries, with new enclosure planning to come soon

 

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Update on Species List
Visit Date: September 7, 2025

New Species:
Bali myna (Leucopsar rothschildi)
Guinea pig (Cavia aperea f. porcellus)

Gone Species (Not seen / Not signed):
Yellow-necked francolin (Pternistis leucoscepus)
Great curassow (Crax rubra rubra)

"Seems to be Gone" Species (Not seen on multiple visits / Signed):
Jambu Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus jambu)
Pink-headed fruit-dove (Ptilinopus porphyreus (Syn.: Ptilinopus roseicollis))

Other Updates:
- Renovation of some abandoned aviaries have been completed. They now have a brand new aviary with Guinea pigs and pheasants.
- Large enclosures at the back of the park have been renovated, and now houses Brahminy Kite and White-bellied sea eagle. These species can now be seen outside the bird show.