Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) received eight stunning birds from Peru as part of a continuing partnership with the Republic of Peru through the Embassy of Peru in Singapore. This gift bears much significance as the species, the Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, is the country’s national bird.
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The birds are currently under quarantine at Jurong Bird Park and will eventually reside at the River Safari, WRS’ upcoming attraction slated to open in 2012. The birds will remain in their permanent habitat at River Safari’s Amazon River region, in a rainforest setting reminiscent of their Amazonian jungle home.
Thanks - the male was in sight but tended to keep to the back of the aviary.
I spoke to a keeper who confirmed that the majority would be displayed at the River Safari as they wanted to encourage them to demonstrate the lekking habit of the species.
Thanks - the male was in sight but tended to keep to the back of the aviary.
I spoke to a keeper who confirmed that the majority would be displayed at the River Safari as they wanted to encourage them to demonstrate the lekking habit of the species.
