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| Species | Javan Plover Anarhynchus javanicus |
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| Record ID | 11208 |
| Date | 04 Sep 2025 |
| Location | Eastern Singapore |
| Count | 1 individual |
| Date added | 05 Sep 2025 |
This record remains under review by the Records Committee.
| Identification |
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| I was observing a flock of Tibetan Sand Plovers 5 metres in front of me when I noticed one bird that stood out from the rest: - Visibly smaller than the Tibetan Sand Plovers - Had warm brown patch behind ears - Had orange tinging behind the eye and around the collar which a breeding Javan Plover adult would have - No orange on crown that a breeding Kentish Plover would have - Had legs that were pale and appeared long compared to the Tibetan Sand Plovers - Had an upright stance with visible neck No photos were taken as bird was seen in a restricted area and red zone. |
| Habitat/behaviour |
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| Bird was on dry tarmac and feeding actively. Was attacked by other Tibetan Sand Plovers when it found food. |
| Viewing conditions |
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| Drizzling but view was clear. Bird was only 5 metres away and seen through binoculars while stationary. |
| Observer's experience |
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| Have not seen the Javan Plover before. |
| Observer's experience w/similar species |
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| Familiar with similar looking species such as Kentish Plover. |
Bird Society of Singapore. (2025). Record 11208: Javan Plover Anarhynchus javanicus. Retrieved September 27, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/11208/.