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| Species | Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 11313 |
| Date | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Location | Lorong Halus |
| Count | 1 individual |
| Date added | 04 Dec 2025 |
This record remains under review by the Records Committee.
| Identification |
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| I looked out towards the yellow marine buoys near the dam, and noticed among the herons perched was a smaller bird. Looking through my binoculars, it was evident it was a jacana. I photographed the bird and the image showed a Pheasant-tailed Jacana |
| Habitat/behaviour |
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| Perching on the buoys and at one instance, flying off towards the reservoir bank, and returning to the buoys. |
| Viewing conditions |
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| Bright sunny day, birds seen clearly albeit far. |
| Observer's experience |
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| Familiar with previous sighting at the same location. |
Bird Society of Singapore. (2025). Record 11313: Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus. Retrieved December 5, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/11313/.