An Oriental pied hornbill perched on a window railing while a person held out a red date. The bird made several attempts to take the fruit but failed to get hold of it in the 15-second clip posted on 31 March 2026.
The bird's black-and-white plumage and pale yellow bill match the Oriental pied hornbill. AVS describes the species as a common resident bird in Singapore that feeds on fruit and small animals.
AVS advises residents to observe hornbills from a distance and not feed them. Feeding wildlife is prohibited under the Wildlife Act because it can make animals dependent on people and change their natural foraging behaviour.
AVS: Oriental pied hornbills in Singapore
