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| Species | White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 11258 |
| Date | 02 Nov 2025 |
| Location | Henderson Waves |
| Count | 3 individuals |
| Date added | 02 Nov 2025 |
This record remains under review by the Records Committee.
| Identification |
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| Three birds seen circling at a distance to the west of Henderson Waves. Called by Francis as needletail and confirmed by his images as White-throated. See eBird checklist. Head/lores could not be seen and subspecific indentification was not possible. |
| Habitat/behaviour |
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| Circling to the west of Henderson Waves. |
| Viewing conditions |
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| Well let albeit very distant. |
| Observer's experience |
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| Many seen previously in Singapore and across the region. |
| Observer's experience w/similar species |
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| Other needletail species - none have the well defined white throat of this species. |
Bird Society of Singapore. (2025). Record 11258: White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus. Retrieved November 4, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/11258/.