Four rescued birds were released into a rehabilitation aviary at the Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West yesterday, part of an effort by Jurong Bird Park and National Parks Board to conserve the native bird population in Singapore.

The birds — a pair of pink-necked green pigeons and a pair of black-naped orioles — were placed into a purpose-built rehabilitation aviary, the first of its kind in a town park.

The birds were taken to Jurong Bird Park by a member of the public, and veterinarians had to rehabilitate and nurse three young birds back to health.

This included hand-raising the birds until they were old enough to eat on their own. They will remain in the aviary for seven days so they can get used to their surroundings before they are released. Photos: Wildlife Reserves Singapore, NParks