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common sg birds:

oriental-pied hornbills

Javan mynas

pigeons

crows

black-naped oriole

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feathers

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Birds pollinate some flowers, helping plants produce fruits and seeds, and disperse some seeds to help propaga- tion in different places. These are essential ecological services that help to sustain the vegetation. Out of all the birds found in Singapore, sunbirds and their allies the spiderhunters are the most effectively designed for pollination of flowers

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Carrie

Parts of birds - beak, wings, feet, feathers

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Anatomy of birds: wings, feathers, tail

Habitat in Sg - Bird parks, wild, PRP

Mating movement

Birds in flocks

Food that birds eat

Birds ability and agility

Predator vs Prey

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Humming birds are the smallest birds in the world. They are the only birds in the world that can fly backwards for any significant length of time.

They can fly straight up and down, side to side (MSD: flap your wings like a humming bird, up and down, side to side)

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Biggest bird on earth, in size and weight.

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Functions: Flight, insulation ( bird's feathers play an important role in regulating their body temperature, protect from cold), defence, display, waterproof.

Usage of Quill in the olden days:

A quill is a writing tool made from a moulted flight feather (preferably a primary wing-feather) of a large bird (even before pen was invented). Quills were used for writing with ink before the invention of the dip pen, the metal-nibbed pen, the fountain pen, and, eventually, the ballpoint pen.

Usage of feathers: Duck down feathers (from Duck)

They are used for luxury hotel pillows. They are comfortable to sleep on.

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Egg, hatchling, Chick, Bird

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Birds eat a significant number of garden pests such as ants, wasps, and slugs. They also eat fruits and flowers

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Figs are a key resource for birds and other animals in Singapore, in parks, untended areas, and the nature reserves, because they produce abundant edible food throughout the year. There are many species of figs, and they do not all bear fruit at the same time, so there are likely to be at least some figs available at any season. Birds are specially attracted by Ficus kerkhovenii, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus pisocarpa, Ficus sundaica, and in particular, Ficus benjamina. Figs attract green pigeons, bulbuls, orioles, and a variety of other birds.

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Bird Paradise

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Efforts to encourage birds that are forest specialists have proven most successful in parks already adjacent to a forested area, such as MacRitchie, Hindhede, and Dairy Farm. There, dense vegetation in the park acts as an extension to the forest. This helps birds by expand- ing, even if slightly, the area of suitable habitat for them.

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The wildlife must only be kept within your residential premises and not be displayed to the public. Exceptions for public display may be granted in respect of birds which are approved as pets.

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Colonial Office records reveal that Singapore was the centre of the thriving wildlife trade in 1933, making up almost all the exports of birds and other animals, and importing at least 60 percent of birds and almost 98 percent of other animals compared to other territories in the Straits Settlements and British Malaya.

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If you’re in Singapore, several species are ideal for you as a beginner. Most of them can live more than a decade when properly handled. Some of these you can keep as pets in Singapore include:

Dove

Zebra Finch

Canary

Ring-Necked Parakeet

Cockatiel

Peach-Faced Lovebird

Budgerigar

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Birds are social animals that are playful and intelligent.

For time commitment, you should prepare yourself for a very long-time companion because birds do have a long lifespan. For example, an African grey or Amazon can live up to 60 years and a cockatiel up to 25 years. Your weekly duties will be to clean out the habitat perches, structure, dishes, substrate (or habitat liner), grates, and toys. On a daily basis, you may also need to clean and refresh the water and food dishes.

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different shapes of beaks, wings feathers

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different shapes of beaks, wings feathers

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birds of different Sg environments (e.g. penguin, eagle)

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birds of different Sg environments (e.g. penguin, eagle)

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Beaks are made of keratin, a fibrous protein that hardens, covering the upper and lower jaws. Keratin is also part of hair, nails, claws, and hooves; it is very strong – spider silk is classed as keratin.

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Beaks shaped for different food but has other functions like amplifying sounds, carrying sticks, regulating heat

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Beaks shaped for different food but has other functions like amplifying sounds, carrying sticks, regulating heat

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Beaks that are a uniform shape and length belong to birds who can eat seeds, fruits, and insects, for example robins and blackbirds. These are generalists, and their ability to exist on a varied diet leads to their abundance in most continents.

All other types of birds are considered specialist. Insect eating birds feed on the wing, from the ground or crevices, or both. Birds that feed only on the wing such as swallows and martins have wide, flat beaks, designed to scoop through the air. Woodpeckers and starlings have straight, long beaks for pointing down into the ground or through the bark of trees for ants and other invertebrates.

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A bird's feathers play an important role in regulating their body temperature, much as hair does for mammals. Camouflage. Like many other members of the animal kingdom, some birds have the natural ability to blend into their surroundings. This helps them stay hidden from predators or sneak up on potential prey. The loose structure of down feathers traps air, which helps to insulate the bird against heat loss and contributes to the buoyancy of waterbirds.

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Most common bird nest materials are sticks, dry and fresh leaves, feathers, bark, and moss.

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The Bird Society of Singapore was officially recognised on 28 March 2023.

Bird Society of Singapore is the leading organisation promoting the conservation and research of our island’s birds.

Aim to build capacity in the community, empowering Singapore’s birdwatchers to contribute to research and conservation.

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Children can use the playdough, some natural materials picked up during the garden walk, e.g. add some twigs, dried leaves, and shredded brown paper to create their own versions of bird nests. (plastic birds are provided by teachers)

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We are loving developing our 12 Months of Classroom Play Dough, and this Bird Play Dough Kit can work for any season that the kids are interested in birds. I find that my kids are most interested in observing birds in spring or fall since we get to watch the migration and reappearance of our feathered friends during those seasons. (The summer is hit or miss.)

Last year, my kids and I did a b is for birds unit study and attempted making play dough birds and clay nests... it was definitely a sensory experience! I still have clay on the ceiling in my bathroom from the kids shaking their hands to clean them off.

This year, I thought we'd be more open-ended with this easy classroom-sized play dough kit. You can incorporate any materials that work for the theme, and switch them out based on the kids' responses to the materials. Of course, the play dough and all materials are stored in my giant Ikea sectioned container, which I do all of my classroom-sized play dough kits in. You can also search snap lid containers on Amazon and find what would work best for you size wise.

Making a Bird Play Dough Kit
First, gather your materials:
This play dough kit was intentionally open-ended, allowing children to create various items related to (or representing) birds - or completely going in a different direction and ignoring the presence of the birds if they wished.

You could alternatively use different colors of play dough, bird seed, etc.

We started off making birds nests with the paper shreds and chocolate play dough which was amazing for sensory stimulation (chocolate scent and that contrast between smooth, squishy play dough and rough, crinkly paper).

We carefully counted out three robin's eggs to place in our nest and had to use our finger to push them securely into the play dough.

And, of course, we added some parent birds to take care of those eggs.

Some children decided to make their own play dough birds with beaks and soft, pretty wings.

And one child even decided to make some bird poop! (And shared a funny story about a bird pooping on Daddy's hand which got all of the kids talking about related incidents in their own lives...)
Here's a few of the other ways they played:

brushing the soft feathers on their hands

comparing the rough paper to the soft feathers

squishing and rolling the play dough, developing hand strength

acting out scenarios with the bird figurines

practicing bird noises and calls

counting the bird eggs

The kids had a wonderful time playing with this bird play dough kit, and it was really cool to see them share their observations of birds using descriptive language without any prompting.
Check out more of our play dough kits here! For more bird-related fun, check out my kid-made bird feeder wreath or these must-have penguin books for kids.
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We are loving developing our 12 Months of Classroom Play Dough, and this Bird Play Dough Kit can work for any season that the kids are interested in birds. I find that my kids are most interested in observing birds in spring or fall since we get to watch the migration and reappearance of our ...

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Birds with different sounds

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LYRICS :

I am a bird

I spread my wings Rustle my feathers

And start to sing

I lay an egg

I have a beak

My bones are light

Yes, I’m unique!

Not all birds can fly

Not all birds eat worms

When somebody asks you why

You can call them birds

You say they’re birds

They’ve all got wings

They all have feathers

And chirp and sing

Birds all lay eggs

And all have beaks

Their bones are light

Birds are unique!

Now, which bird am I? I have long legs My feathers pink I bend my neck To get a drink Which bird am I? Now, do you know? That’s right, you’ve got it! Flamingo! Now, which bird am I? I cannot fly But I can run The biggest bird Under the sun Which bird am I? Do you know which? You’ve got it right - I’m an ostrich! Now, which bird am I? I love to swim I live on ice Fish for my dinner Is so nice! Which bird am I? Guess and you’ll win! No, I can’t fly - I’m a penguin! I am a bird I spread my wings Rustle my feathers And start to sing I lay an egg I have a beak My bones are light Yes, I’m unique! Not all birds can fly Not all birds eat worms When somebody asks you why You can call them birds You say they’re birds They’ve all got wings They all have feathers And chirp and sing Birds all lay eggs And all have beaks Their bones are light Birds are unique!

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The Bird Song for Kids [by Boo Boo Gaga] #booboogaga

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Tree cavity, Bird nest

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Ducks are mostly aquatic birds. They are found in places where there is water like ponds, streams, and rivers. Baby ducks are called Ducklings. They live partly on land, partly in water. They have webbed feet.

Swans' closest relatives include the geese and ducks.

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bird migration

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how birds hear

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birds as pets

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saving the earth, trash-picking and not cutting down trees

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saving the earth, trash-picking and not cutting down trees

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Children's Nature Story Time: Bird Builds a Nest

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Culture

Chinese Crane Symbolism: Longevity, Happiness, and Fidelity Explored.

This can be further explained in the video. let children watch the video and find out what cranes and Chinese cultures have in common. Then let children use Chinese ink to draw cranes/ Chinese art. The Art of cranes are found in traditional cultures and festivals, symbolise happiness, joy harmony and good fortune. In chinese folklore, Crane also symbolise Marital fidelity, often cranes are embroidered in to the brides' cheongsam/ Chinese traditional "GUA" during weddings.

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Chinese Crane Symbolism: Longevity, Happiness, and Fidelity Explored

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Pollination by Hummingbirds - Snack Activity

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Pollination by Hummingbirds - Snack Activity

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Mainly pollination is by Hummingbirds due to their long beaks as they drink nectar from flowers. https://blog.mybirdbuddy.com/post/the-importance-of-birds-as-pollinators. we can look into another activity that displays better understanding of nectar pollination from flowers.

Activity e.g. using biscuit sticks (represents Hummingbird long beak), dipped into honey (flower nectar) and use the same stick to dip into other cupcake wrappers (represents flowers) filled with Choco chips/ rainbow sugar balls, coconut shavings, etc. then we can see that pollination takes place into other flowers. Activity is a child-friendly snack activity.

http://almostunschoolers.blogspot.com/2015/04/pollination-snacktivity.html

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Use biscuit sticks that represents hummingbird beaks. Hummingbirds are the main pollinating birds that helps eco-system

https://blog.mybirdbuddy.com/post/the-importance-of-birds-as-pollinators