ANGRY BIRDS’ COUNTERPART MAKES ITS DEBUT AT JURONG BIRD PARK

PARK’S ONLY PAIR OF RED-CRESTED CARDINALS WELCOMES FIRST HATCHLING

Singapore, 14 September 2011 – A red-crested cardinal – best resembling one of the main characters in the famous Angry Birds game – has hatched at the world’s biggest bird park. Jurong Bird Park recently welcomed its first red-crested cardinal hatchling at the Jungle Jewels aviary in August, and keepers noticed it when they saw the chick in its juvenile brown plumage, flying in the exhibit.

Commonly found in northern Argentina, Bolivia, southern Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, the adult red-crested cardinal is easily identified by its bright red head, crest, and upper breast. This latest addition is the offspring of the Bird Park’s only pair.

“We have a pair in our collection because of species’ strict breeding requirements – they are known to be territorial, usually around their potential nesting areas during breeding season. It was only fairly recently that the male and female red-crested cardinal paired up, and we are overjoyed to have a chick flying around the Jungle Jewels Aviary. Birds only breed when they feel secure, are comfortable and husbandry needs are met, so this little chick, amongst others, is testament to our successes with our conservation objectives,” said Ms Kazveen Umrigar, Curator, Jurong Bird Park.

Also known as the Brazilian Cardinal, this particular bird species was once in demand as a cage bird and saw a sharp decline in its population in the wild. It is a monogamous species – the pair at the bird park has been together since 2000. Unlike other birds, the male cardinal solely constructs and weaves the nest, which is approved by the female during nesting and breeding.

Visitors can view this family of cardinals at the Jungle Jewels aviary, which is a 2,300 sq m showcase of the great diversity of birds in South America. The South American rainforest represents over half of the world’s remaining rainforest, and houses the largest and richest species of animals in the world.

Red-crested cardinal

Red-crested cardinal

Red-crested cardial hatchling

ANGRY BIRDS CATAPULT INTO JURONG BIRD PARK

SINGAPORE, 14 July 2011 – Fans of the hugely popular Angry Birds iPhone application can now get their hands on game collectibles at the Jurong Bird Park, the world’s largest avian paradise. The flock of vibrantly-coloured plushes became hot ticket items and were quickly sold out when they were first released at the park in early May. From today, fans can browse and buy the full range at the Bird Park’s Feathers gift shop, which is located before the ticketing counter, so no admission is necessary to make a purchase.

Jurong Bird Park, the official licensed retailer of the Angry Bird collectibles in Singapore, will carry a wide range of products including huggable plush toys of varying sizes, keychains, figurines and iPhone mobile covers. A limited stock of iPad 2 covers, retailing at $79.90, will also be available, together with iPhone 4 and iTouch covers priced at $39.90.

This fun and addictive game, created by Finland-based Rovio Mobile, has been downloaded more than 100 million times by users on a range of devices. It involves catapulting ‘angry birds’ at greedy green pigs using a slingshot.

All prices inclusive GST:

1. iPad 2 cases – $79.90
2. iPhone 4 & iTouch covers – $39.90
3. 3″ clip-on – $9.90
4. 5″ plush toy with sound – $14.90
5. 8″ plush toy with sound – $22.90
6. 16″ plush toy – $69.90
7. 12″ plush toy with sound (assorted) – $35.90 (NEW)
8. 12″ green king pig with sound – $35.90 (NEW)
9. Keychain Figurine – $9.90 (NEW)
10. Figurine 2 Pack Asst – $13.90 (NEW)
11. 5″ Bouncing Ball – $13.90 (NEW)

Feathers gift shop (located before the Park’s entrance)
Jurong Bird Park
2 Jurong Hill
Singapore 628925
Tel: 6661 7857

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