Monthly Roundups

Monthly Roundup: Jan 2024

Monthly Roundup: Jan 2024

The year was off to a good start with a White-throated Rock Thrush on New Year’s Day, and it was soon joined by other megas this month.

Highlights

  • A White-throated Rock Thrush at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve was the first in over 10 years
  • Citrine Wagtail at NSRCC Kranji, the first twitchable record this century and just the 4th Singapore record
  • Taiga Flycatcher at Labrador Nature Reserve, the 5th for Singapore – hard to believe it was added to the Singapore list only in 2019
  • Brown-backed Needletail at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve – most sightings are brief flybys, so these birds which stayed for a week or so were a welcome sight

All records for Jan 2024 (Show all records)

King Quail Synoicus chinensis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Pasir Ris Farmway 3 (inc. Pasir Ris Farmway 2)

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 02 Jul 2023

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Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus jotaka (species writeup) Show 1 record

Changi Business Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Brown-backed Needletail Hirundapus giganteus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 08 Jan 2024

RC decision: Accepted

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(not a complete list)

Brown-backed Needletail at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve on 08 Jan 2024. Photo credit: Ng Yan Ze

Chestnut-winged Cuckoo Clamator coromandus (species writeup) Show 3 records

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 Dec 2023

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Turut Track

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 31 Dec 2023

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Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 23 Jul 2023

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Malaysian Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx fugax (species writeup) Show 2 records

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pasir Ris Park Mangrove Forest

Highest count: 1 individual

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Hodgson’s Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx nisicolor (species writeup) Show 2 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pasir Ris Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Watercock Gallicrex cinerea (species writeup) Show 3 records

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 07 Dec 2023

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Neo Tiew Harvest Lane

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pasir Ris Farmway 3 (inc. Pasir Ris Farmway 2)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator (species writeup) Show 2 records

Jurong Lake Gardens (inc. Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden)

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 09 Jul 2023

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Pasir Ris Farmway 3 (inc. Pasir Ris Farmway 2)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Malaysian Plover Anarhynchus peronii (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 10 individuals

Earlier record on 01 Jul 2023

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Kentish Plover Anarhynchus alexandrinus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 4 individuals

Earlier record on 07 Sep 2023

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White-faced Plover Anarhynchus dealbatus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 21 Oct 2023

RC decision: Accepted

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Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 20 Aug 2023

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White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 20 individuals

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Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 29 Jul 2023

RC decision: Accepted

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Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 6 individuals

Earlier record on 02 Jul 2023

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Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster (species writeup) Show 1 record

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Nov 2023

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Black Bittern Ixobrychus flavicollis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 27 Dec 2023

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Von Schrenck’s Bittern Ixobrychus eurhythmus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 24 Dec 2023

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Malayan Night Heron Gorsachius melanolophus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jurong Eco-Garden

Highest count: 1 individual

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Jerdon’s Baza Aviceda jerdoni (species writeup) Show 3 records

Coney Island (Serangoon Island)

Highest count: 7 individuals

Earlier record on 06 Dec 2023

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Marina East (Gardens by the Bay: Bay East / Marina Barrage)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Kent Ridge Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Himalayan Vulture Gyps himalayensis (species writeup) Show 2 records

South of Faber Heights Ulu Pandan Park Connector

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 15 Jan 2024

RC decision: Accepted

Henderson Waves

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 14 Jan 2024

RC decision: Accepted

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Himalayan Vulture at Henderson Waves on 14 Jan 2024. Photo credit: Tony W

Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela (species writeup) Show 5 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 2 individuals

Earlier record on 06 Nov 2023

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Neo Tiew Lane 1

Highest count: 1 individual

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

Highest count: 1 individual

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Netheravon Road

Highest count: 1 individual

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Eastern Marsh Harrier Circus spilonotus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Tuas South Way

Highest count: 3 individuals

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Pied Harrier Circus melanoleucos (species writeup) Show 1 record

Tuas South

Highest count: 2 individuals

First recorded 15 Dec 2023

RC decision: Accepted

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Pied Harrier at Tuas South on 01 Jan 2024. Photo credit: Ah Heng

Northern Boobook Ninox japonica (species writeup) Show 1 record

59 Telok Blangah Heights

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 03 Jan 2024

RC decision: Accepted

Blue-eared Kingfisher Alcedo meninting (species writeup) Show 3 records

Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 01 Jul 2023

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Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 25 Jul 2023

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Singapore Zoo

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 26 Oct 2023

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Black-backed Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx erithaca (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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Great Slaty Woodpecker Mulleripicus pulverulentus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Jalan Ulu Sembawang

Highest count: 1 individual

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Black-thighed Falconet Microhierax fringillarius (species writeup) Show 1 record

Punggol Way

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 28 Dec 2023

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Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus (species writeup) Show 2 records

Tuas South

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 27 Jan 2024

RC decision: Accepted

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Hampstead Wetlands Park (formerly Baker St. pond)

Highest count: 1 individual

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Blue-rumped Parrot Psittinus cyanurus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Rifle Range Link

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 02 Jul 2023

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Western Hooded Pitta Pitta sordida (species writeup) Show 2 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 18 Nov 2023

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Hindhede Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Dec 2023

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Sakhalin Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus borealoides (species writeup) Show 3 records

Lower Peirce Reservoir Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 20 Nov 2023

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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 24 Dec 2023

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Pulau Ubin

Highest count: 1 individual

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Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica (species writeup) Show 2 records

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

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Singapore Quarry at Dairy Farm Nature Park

Highest count: 2 individuals

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Mangrove Blue Flycatcher Cyornis rufigastra (species writeup) Show 1 record

Springleaf Nature Park

Highest count: 1 individual

Earlier record on 12 Dec 2023

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Green-backed Flycatcher Ficedula elisae (species writeup) Show 1 record

Central Catchment Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

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White-throated Rock Thrush Monticola gularis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 01 Jan 2024

RC decision: Accepted

SG Bird Database (subrecords)

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White-throated Rock Thrush at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve on 02 Jan 2024. Photo credit: Ah Heng

Yellow-vented Flowerpecker Dicaeum chrysorrheum (species writeup) Show 1 record

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 23 Dec 2023

RC decision: Accepted

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Yellow-vented Flowerpecker at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve on 02 Jan 2024. Photo credit: Ah Heng

Rarity records still under review

Oriental Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis (species writeup) Show 1 record

Labrador Park

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 27 Jan 2024

Record under review

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Oriental Turtle Dove at Labrador Park on 27 Jan 2024. Photo credit: Elijah Chua

Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus (species writeup) Show 1 record

Changi Airport

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 05 Jan 2024

Record under review

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Blue-and-white Flycatcher Cyanoptila cyanomelana (species writeup) Show 1 record

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 11 Jan 2024

Record under review

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Blue-and-white Flycatcher at Singapore Botanic Gardens on 11 Jan 2024. Photo credit: Moses Tang

Taiga Flycatcher Ficedula albicilla (species writeup) Show 1 record

Labrador Nature Reserve

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 26 Jan 2024

Record under review

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Taiga Flycatcher at Labrador Nature Reserve on 30 Jan 2024. Photo credit: Jared HJ Tan

Citrine Wagtail Motacilla citreola (species writeup) Show 1 record

Turut Track

Highest count: 1 individual

First recorded 07 Jan 2024

Record under review

SG Bird Database (subrecords)

eBird
(not a complete list)

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