Calyptorhynchus
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Yes, the female was lost in mid 2013 and the park is currently looking for a new one, but it's being (unsurprisingly) not easy.
Jurong Bird Park Species list at Jurong
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Yes, the female was lost in mid 2013 and the park is currently looking for a new one, but it's being (unsurprisingly) not easy.
Calyptorhynchus
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Yes you're right, the hornbill collection has always been one of Jurong's main features. And I was told that more species will join in, but I was not told which ones.
On a different note, the park has added the Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca) to its species list.
zooboy28
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Why do you think the collection is expanding? And why now? Is it a self-preservation thing to secure the park's future? Or have they got a new director in?
Thanks for the info, such a pity. The park has lost 3 shoebills in the last 6 years, which is quite terrible (I must add though I do not know the ages of the birds).
Calyptorhynchus
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They do have a new person in charge of the bird department (not sure what the designation is), and since he joined the collection has gotten better and better. Also breeding has increased and Jurong has had a string of first-time breedings, from birds of paradise to toucans and several parrot species (not surprising as this new manager worked in Loro Parque before).
If by self-preservation you mean the park finaly understood that birds need to be bred and not just acquired, then I think so, yes.
Jurong has suffered a bit (a lot?) of negligence from the management since it merged with WRS but maybe now they are getting a bit more of attention, I don't know. It would be nice to see the park return to its former glory and this new person seems to have the right skills and right vision.
Calyptorhynchus
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I am not sure about the other two but this last one was a female and it had some infection on the esophagus (not many details given).
zooboy28
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Thanks for the reply - it certainly sounds as if Jurong is improving greatly.
What I meant by "self-preservation" was that by improving and increasing the collection, there would be less chance of it being closed down by WRS.
If you are referring to Dr Luis Neves, his designation is Assistant Director, Avian, Jurong Bird Park.
Jurong can continue to stay at its current site for at least the next decade as the authorities do not need it for other uses. But whether or not it continues to exist as a standalone facility or be merged/relocated with its sister parks will depend on economics.
Jackwow
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Why would anyone want to close it down? It must be one of the best bird parks in the world?
Calyptorhynchus
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Agreed that Jurong is one of the best in the world, and hopefully it will continue to get better and better 
On this note, the park has received quite a few birds the last few weeks, most of which are still not on display. I'll try to get the complete list, but I was told some new starlings, mousebirds and touracos arrived. Also, they received 5 pairs of african hornbill species, which were poorly represented in the collection. Now with a total of 20 species (23 taxa) of hornbills I think Jurong has the largest collection on display worldwide.
The Heliconia walk is also undergoing some repair works and will be home to the parks smaller species (white-eys, finches, etc.). I will update later when I see it.
I hear there are plans to (finally) repair the asian birds aviary. The place really needs some TLC.
Hopefully WRS will continue to support the park, which is, IMO, the best one they have by far, together with the Night Safari. Singapore Zoo is ok (great zoo for visitors, but average as a zoological instituion, in my view), and River Safari is just disapointing...
On this note, the park has received quite a few birds the last few weeks, most of which are still not on display. I'll try to get the complete list, but I was told some new starlings, mousebirds and touracos arrived. Also, they received 5 pairs of african hornbill species, which were poorly represented in the collection. Now with a total of 20 species (23 taxa) of hornbills I think Jurong has the largest collection on display worldwide.
The Heliconia walk is also undergoing some repair works and will be home to the parks smaller species (white-eys, finches, etc.). I will update later when I see it.
I hear there are plans to (finally) repair the asian birds aviary. The place really needs some TLC.
Hopefully WRS will continue to support the park, which is, IMO, the best one they have by far, together with the Night Safari. Singapore Zoo is ok (great zoo for visitors, but average as a zoological instituion, in my view), and River Safari is just disapointing...
That's a nice update Calyptorhynchus. Curious to hear about the new hornbill species. When I visited last month there was a lone Malabar Grey Hornbill on display, which i believe is new to the park.
I actually think the Southeast Asian birds aviary has aged well, landscaping-wise at least. I do agree that the side aviaries could use some upgrading.
Jurong being located away from its 3 sister parks is its greatest disadvantage. Not surprisingly it has the lowest attendance which is still a respectable 900,000 visitors a year. River Safari is a work in progress and will undergo changes over time. The Zoo's collection plan was revised not too long ago and they're looking to expand their primate collection even further. The Night Safari I believe is still the only zoological institution in the world that opens exclusively at night.
I actually think the Southeast Asian birds aviary has aged well, landscaping-wise at least. I do agree that the side aviaries could use some upgrading.
Jurong being located away from its 3 sister parks is its greatest disadvantage. Not surprisingly it has the lowest attendance which is still a respectable 900,000 visitors a year. River Safari is a work in progress and will undergo changes over time. The Zoo's collection plan was revised not too long ago and they're looking to expand their primate collection even further. The Night Safari I believe is still the only zoological institution in the world that opens exclusively at night.
Calyptorhynchus
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Update on Jurong
Heliconia walk has received new birds and a few changes were made to the aviaries (some were connected to make for larger spaces).
Aviary 1 (closer to the Ibis) : Green Broadbill, oriental WHite Eye, Silver-eared Mesia, Yellow-rumped Flycatcher, Orange-fronted Fruit-dove, White-necked Partridge
Aviary 2 : Goldfinch, Rock Thrush, European Robbin, Emerald Starling, Chestnut Weaver, Abyssinian Lovebird, Hildebrandt's Francolin
Aviary 3 : Gouldian Finch, Shaft-tail Finch, Cherry-headed Finch, Dusky Munia, Javan Munia, Alario Canary (a bit out of place...), Diamond Dove
Aviary 4 : Blue-naped and Speckled Mousebirds, Amethyst Starling, Orange-cheeked Waxbill, Strawberry Finch, Orange-breasted Waxbill, Cordon bleu, Gambell's Quail, Tambourine Dove
Aviary 5 : Barttlet's Bleeding Heart Dove, Hwamei, Jambu Dove
Also, the Dwarf Kingfisher now shares the aviary with red turtle doves.
Finally the new hornbills are our on display. They are: African Pied, Turmpeter, red-billed, Crowned and Grey. These birds are in the hornbill aviaries complex.
I believe there are more new birds coming into echibit soon, I will post them as i see them this weekend.
Birds, birds, birds.......
Heliconia walk has received new birds and a few changes were made to the aviaries (some were connected to make for larger spaces).
Aviary 1 (closer to the Ibis) : Green Broadbill, oriental WHite Eye, Silver-eared Mesia, Yellow-rumped Flycatcher, Orange-fronted Fruit-dove, White-necked Partridge
Aviary 2 : Goldfinch, Rock Thrush, European Robbin, Emerald Starling, Chestnut Weaver, Abyssinian Lovebird, Hildebrandt's Francolin
Aviary 3 : Gouldian Finch, Shaft-tail Finch, Cherry-headed Finch, Dusky Munia, Javan Munia, Alario Canary (a bit out of place...), Diamond Dove
Aviary 4 : Blue-naped and Speckled Mousebirds, Amethyst Starling, Orange-cheeked Waxbill, Strawberry Finch, Orange-breasted Waxbill, Cordon bleu, Gambell's Quail, Tambourine Dove
Aviary 5 : Barttlet's Bleeding Heart Dove, Hwamei, Jambu Dove
Also, the Dwarf Kingfisher now shares the aviary with red turtle doves.
Finally the new hornbills are our on display. They are: African Pied, Turmpeter, red-billed, Crowned and Grey. These birds are in the hornbill aviaries complex.
I believe there are more new birds coming into echibit soon, I will post them as i see them this weekend.
Birds, birds, birds.......
Calyptorhynchus
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A few new additions to the Jurong family
Red-billed Blue Magpie
Rameron Pigeon
Speckled Pigeon
Lemon Dove
D'arnaud's Barbet
Chestnut-bellied Starling
WHite-shoulder Starling
Red-billed Starling
Asian Pied Starling
Red-winged Starling
Long-tail Glossy Starling
Hooded Parakeet
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Red-billed Blue Magpie
Rameron Pigeon
Speckled Pigeon
Lemon Dove
D'arnaud's Barbet
Chestnut-bellied Starling
WHite-shoulder Starling
Red-billed Starling
Asian Pied Starling
Red-winged Starling
Long-tail Glossy Starling
Hooded Parakeet
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Calyptorhynchus
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Royal Ramble now has:
Javan Green Peafowl, Malayan Black Hornbill
Sheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon, Nicobar Pigeon, Rameron Pigeon, Zebra Dove, Spice Imperial Pigeon, Red-billed Blue Magpie
Blue Crowned Pigeon, Red-crested Turaco, Green Turaco
Javan Green Peafowl, Malayan Black Hornbill
Sheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon, Nicobar Pigeon, Rameron Pigeon, Zebra Dove, Spice Imperial Pigeon, Red-billed Blue Magpie
Blue Crowned Pigeon, Red-crested Turaco, Green Turaco
Some new species:
Blue-faced Parrotfinch
Red-throated Parrotfinch
Crested Pigeon
Azure-winged Magpie
Bank Myna
Crested Myna
Red Junglefowl
Kalij Pheasant
The Southeast Asian Aviary will close for about 6 months starting from later this month for major structural repairs.
Blue-faced Parrotfinch
Red-throated Parrotfinch
Crested Pigeon
Azure-winged Magpie
Bank Myna
Crested Myna
Red Junglefowl
Kalij Pheasant
The Southeast Asian Aviary will close for about 6 months starting from later this month for major structural repairs.
will close? Did it re-open after I was there, and now is closing again?
Does Jurong still keep Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise? I read in 2011 they did, but now I'm not sure.
Yes it did re-open shortly after you visited. They had intended only to do a minor facelift during the first closure but realized that the structure needed a major overhaul (particularly to rodent-proof it).
Apparently not any more. Now Jurong has Raggiana, Red, King, Lesser and Twelve-wired. Only the latter 2 species are on show.
Thanks for answering so quickly! Such a shame only two species are on display. Do you know if there are any plans to bring the other three on show again? Also, do both species share an aviary in Window on Paradise? or are they separated?