This record was submitted by Elizabeth Bell on 25 Oct 2025. 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 | Mangrove Blue Flycatcher Cyornis rufigastra |
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| Record ID | 11245 |
| Date | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Location | Pulau Ubin |
| Count | 1 individual |
| Sex | Male |
| Date added | 25 Oct 2025 |
| 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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| Small-medium bird high in tree, near coastal ponds and mangrove. Distinctively coloured. Glossy deep blue head, back and wings. Orange throat and belly. Dark around eyes and face. Black chin. Single male bird. Unfortunately, no images as we were without cameras (mobile devices only). |
| Habitat/behaviour |
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| Small-medium bird high in tree, near coastal pond and mangroves. Moving between upper branches of tree. Sat on small branch for 5-10 minutes allowing for clear views. |
| Viewing conditions |
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| Clear day with sun and cloud patches. |
| Observer's experience |
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| Not familiar with this species - third time bird watching in Singapore - have seen flycatchers and other similar species here, in the wider Pacific, and throughout the Caribbean. Highly experienced conservation ecologists/ornithologists. |
| Observer's experience w/similar species |
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| Have seen flycatchers and other similar species here, in the wider Pacific, and throughout the Caribbean. Highly experienced conservation ecologists/ornithologists. |
Bird Society of Singapore. (2025). Record 11245: Mangrove Blue Flycatcher Cyornis rufigastra. Retrieved October 31, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/11245/.