Sand Martin
Neo Tiew Road
03 Dec 2022 to 01 Jan 2023


General details
Species Sand Martin Riparia riparia
Record ID 10435
Date range 03 Dec 2022 to 01 Jan 2023
Location Neo Tiew Road
Count 1 individual
Subrecords 10437
Date added 04 Dec 2022

Record accepted.

Committee's view
Vote results For: 8
Wild: 8
Verdict Accepted / Wild (Verifiable)

References (see all)
References eBird

Descriptions
Identification
Obvious swallow/martin shape and size. Slightly forked tail. White underside and brown upperparts. Broad Breast band seen. Slight Forked tail rules out Barn and Red Rumped which would have deeper forked tails No tinge of blue or orange seen and breast band rules out Pacific Distinct breast band rules out Asian House Martin
Habitat/behaviour
bird was circling around the gravel area and grassland outside Bollywood veggies flying within a flock of swiftlets(10+ individuals) and 2 other barn swallows.
Viewing conditions
It was overcast and the bird was seen at a close distance. Lighting was fine, not poor but not good.
Observer's experience
Possibly seen it once earlier this year but I had much better views this time.
Observer's experience w/similar species
Familiar with House Martin, Barn, Red Rumped and Pacific Swallows.

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2022). Record 10435: Sand Martin Riparia riparia. Retrieved November 6, 2024, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/10435/.

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