Non-native birds have recently delighted bird enthusiasts and the general public. It is a great starting point to appreciate Singapore’s biodiversity, says Sin Yong Chee Keita from the Bird Society of Singapore.
Every now and then, some birds get a different reaction. In recent months, one rare mandarin duck got bird enthusiasts excitedly making their way west to Clementi, while Choa Chu Kang residents admiredThese two species enjoy unwavering popularity in the Singapore birding community. However, neither is native to Singapore and their local statuses differ.
What we typically call non-native species are those introduced to Singapore through human-mediated means, mainly via the pet trade. These were then released into the local ecosystem either accidentally or deliberately. Non-native species which have successfully established populations are called introduced residents, and aboutof all resident species in Singapore today are classified as such. However, the term “invasive species” should only be applied to species that cause negative impact to the introduced environment, economy or society.
On the other hand, the red-breasted parakeet presents a more complex case study. A popular species in the pet trade, the bright green bird has established breeding populations in Singapore since the 1980s and is hard to miss.
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