Straw-headed bulbul

As the custodian of Mandai precinct that hosts about 5% of the global population of the straw-headed bulbul, it is imperative that we work with our stakeholders and conservation partners on a multi-prong approach to ensure that this species continues to thrive in Mandai, Singapore and its remaining range in Southeast Asia.    

We work with our conservation arm, Mandai Nature on an action plan to protect wild straw-headed bulbul within Mandai precinct. Amongst other initiatives, Mandai Nature funds a study by a Masters’ student to establish the bulbul’s wild population size within Mandai precinct. 

The study also gathered information on the bird’s behaviour and determined its key habitats for feeding and nesting, which is useful to inform us in habitat enhancement to better protect the bulbul.