This record was submitted by Krishna G R on 30 Oct 2023. All user submissions will be reviewed by the Records Committee. Entries listed here may be edited for brevity and clarity while the original record is left unchanged.
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Species | Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo |
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Record ID | 10638 |
Date | 30 Oct 2023 |
Location | Mount Faber |
Count | 1 individual |
Date added | 30 Oct 2023 |
Background |
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This record was initially submitted as an Amur Falcon/Eurasian Hobby. After thorough assessment and consultation with several experts, we reached the consensus that the identification of the bird was an Eurasian Hobby based on the following features.
Long pointed wings, as opposed to compact shape that would be expected in Amur Falcon We would like to thank our panel members Frank, James, Ayuwat and Martin, as well as Shashank, for the discussions regarding this bird. |
Vote results | For: 3, Against: 1, Abstain: 2 Wild: 3 |
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Verdict | Accepted / Wild (Verifiable) |
Date revised | Changes made |
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19 Dec 2023 | Species was changed from Amur Falcon/Eurasian Hobby to Eurasian Hobby: See background. |
Bird Society of Singapore. (2023). Record 10638: Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo. Retrieved December 8, 2024, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/10638/.