This record was submitted by Andrew Spreadborough on 04 Dec 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 | Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius |
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| Record ID | 10695 |
| Date | 04 Dec 2023 |
| Location | Central Business District |
| Count | 1 individual |
| Date added | 04 Dec 2023 |
| Vote results | This record was not put through an explicit vote, but the SBRC has evaluated and verified the record. |
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| Verdict | Accepted / Wild (Verifiable) |
| Identification |
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| Thrush/chat species observed from level 33 (my office) of CapitaGreen on the south-west corner of the rooftop of 18 Robinson Road. Bird was at a slightly higher elevation to me. Very dark overall, could discern a hint of red on underparts. |
| Habitat/behaviour |
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| Occasionally 'flicked' tail. Urban, high-rise habitat with roof gardens. |
| Viewing conditions |
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| <50m with naked eye, very good light. No photo. |
| Observer's experience |
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| Observed in Europe and also 2 records in SG during January 2023. My last sighting was at CapitaGreen, and the bird seen today had same jizz and behaviour. |
| Observer's experience w/similar species |
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| Familiar with the Turdus genus having birdwatched in Europe for several years before moving to SG |
Bird Society of Singapore. (2023). Record 10695: Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius. Retrieved August 19, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/10695/.