This agile forest-dwelling bird of prey gets its name from its variable appearance - pale to dark, due to age and molting.
Mandai Boardwalk
Stretching 3.3km along the edges of River Wonders and Singapore Zoo, the Mandai Boardwalk offers stunning views across Upper Seletar Reservoir towards the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
Designed for all ages and abilities, the boardwalk is a haven for native wildlife, where you may chance upon birds, reptiles, butterflies, and more.
Mandai Boardwalk is a freely accessible public space.
Entrances
Mandai Boardwalk has two separate entrances:
- Kingfisher’s Cave (via Mandai Wildlife EAST)
- Tree Frog’s Hangout (on the left side of River Wonders’ entrance)
Self-Guided Digital Trail
Mandai Boardwalk Digital Trail
Mandai BoardwalkExplore the new Mandai Boardwalk on a self-guided digital trail to uncover Mandai’s rich biodiversity and hidden stories.
Scan the QR code at either entrance and complete the activities!
Highlights
Native Wildlife
Changeable hawk-eagle
Crested goshawk
Females are larger than males, with browner heads and under-streaks. Their flight has a characteristic "slow flap, slow flap, straight glide" pattern.
Green-crested lizard
While its body is usually bright green with a bluish tinge, its colour may change to a dark brown or grey when threatened.
Malayan water monitor
Considered to be the second-largest lizard species (after the Komodo dragon), it has up to two replacement teeth lying behind each tooth at a given time!
Oriental whip snake
Also known as the Asian vine snake. Although mildly venomous, this diurnal snake is not considered a threat to humans.
Sunda colugo
This arboreal and skilful climber glides among trees using its patagium – its kite-shaped skin that expands and connects from its neck to its limbs.
White-bellied sea eagle
While hunting over water on sunny days, this skilful bird has been known to fly at certain angles against the sun to avoid casting shadows and alerting prey!
White-throated kingfisher
Growing up to 28cm in length, these large kingfishers build their nests in riverbanks by making digging through mud walls with their bills.
Long-tailed macaque
This omnivorous, seed-dispersing monkey frequents its surroundings to explore and forage for food. If you encounter them, please do not feed them!
Smooth-coated otter
Recognised by its shorter fur, more rounded head, and furless, diamond-shaped nose. If you spot otters, remember to maintain a respectful distance!
Wildlife Advisory
You may encounter some native wildlife like macaques and smooth-coated otters along the Mandai Boardwalk.
Here’s how to share the space respectfully and safely:
