SINGAPORE: Residents in Toa Payoh were treated to an extraordinary sight on Monday morning when a pair of Oriental Pied Hornbills was spotted perched on a kitchen window frame.
The rare encounter, captured by Toa Payoh resident Alex Goh, has since gained significant traction on social media.
The video Mr Goh shared on the Singapore Wildlife Sightings Facebook group showed the hornbills displaying affectionate behavior, with the male hornbill perched atop the female. The scene quickly captured the attention of netizens, racking up hundreds of likes and sparking conversations about the presence of these fascinating birds in an urban environment.
Though native to tropical rainforests, Oriental Pied Hornbills are increasingly spotted in urban settings across Singapore, thanks to ongoing conservation efforts. They are known for their loud, unique calls, which often sound like laughter or chatter, making them easy to identify.
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