Black-naped Oriole Scientific Name: Oriolus chinensis Malay Name: Kunyit Besar Chinese Name: 黑枕黄鹂 Range: Breeding Range: (OR) widespread Taxonomy: Polytypic. Subspecies are: diffusus, andamanensis, macrourus, maculatus, mundus, sipora, richmondi, lamprochryseus, insularis, melanisticus, sangirensis, formosus, celebensis, frontalis, stresemanni, boneratensis, broderipi, chinensis, yamamurae, suluensis. Local Subspecies: diffusus, maculatus Size: 24.5-27.5 cm Identification: Golden-yellow medium-sized bird with a broad black […] Read more »
Quarterly/Monthly Roundups Quarterly Roundup: Oct-Dec 2025 March 13, 2026 / March 15, 2026 by Jared Tan Oct to Dec 2025 yielded lots of action, with three new species recorded for Singapore—Rhinoceros Hornbill, Rustic Bunting and Willow Warbler, as well as several other rarities. Read more »
eBird Why am I receiving emails from eBird moderators? December 9, 2025 / January 9, 2026 by OkamotoKeitaSin The Bird Society of Singapore has partnered with eBird and our moderating team are working hard to improve the quality and reliability of the local database. Read on to learn about what some of these changes entail, which may explain an increase in the number of emails you are receiving from us. Disclaimer: The checklist in the featured image is a fake checklist to highlight a possible reason why you might be receiving emails from the eBird moderators. Read more »
Birders' Stories Bird Calls of Singapore February 2, 2025 / January 9, 2026 by OkamotoKeitaSin In 2024, Ramesh started the YouTube channel "Bird Calls of Singapore" to share his video documentations of - you guessed it - wild birds calling in Singapore! Read more to find out about the story and passion behind pursuing his videography project. Read more »
Birding Starter Pack How to choose a field guide (plus some extra tips) September 9, 2024 / January 9, 2026 by OkamotoKeitaSin Field guides are not necessarily cheap, and purchasing one can be a huge commitment. Here are some tips on how to pick the optimal field guide that gives you the most bang for your buck. Read more »
Significant Records Status of the Oriental Turtle Dove in Singapore April 24, 2024 / January 9, 2026 by raghavnarayanswamy With three confirmed records of the Oriental Turtle Dove in Singapore over the last 6 years, and clear signs pointing to captive provenance for the latter two records, the Singapore Bird Records Committee reviewed the status of this species in Singapore. Read more »
Science Top 10 most observed birds in Singapore and the region February 7, 2024 / January 9, 2026 by Francis Yap | 2 Comments on Top 10 most observed birds in Singapore and the region Rare birds get the most attention these days. The rarer the bird is, and the more unique it is, the more birders and the general public want to flock to see, photograph and post about their encounters in social media. We are however curious about the complete opposite in this article. Have you ever wondered which bird species you will most likely encounter in your daily life? Read more »
Quarterly/Monthly Roundups Monthly Roundup: Apr 2023 May 20, 2023 / May 20, 2023 by raghavnarayanswamy | Leave a Comment Birders were glued to Chek Jawa this April, and with its selection of rarities it's not hard to see why! Read more »
Science The breeding season in Singapore November 25, 2022 by OkamotoKeitaSin | Leave a Comment Different bird in Singapore nest at different times of the year, but did you know that their nesting seasons actually differ according to sunshine hours and feeding guild? Laura from the NUS Avian Evolution Lab shares with us her findings based on a thorough analysis of a large dataset. Read more »
Science Truly Singaporean Parrots: Queueing for the Good Stuff October 6, 2022 / October 6, 2022 by OkamotoKeitaSin | 1 Comment on Truly Singaporean Parrots: Queueing for the Good Stuff Regardless of where you come from, you're missing out on the Singaporean experience if have you never "queued long long" for food before. And it seems that our locally found parrots know that too! Here are some intriguing observations on the feeding behaviour of three parrot species - Tanimbar Corella, Coconut Lorikeet and Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot. Article contributed by Muhammad Nasry. Read more »
