This record was submitted by Wai Heng Lua on 06 Mar 2026. 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 | Ruby-cheeked Sunbird Chalcoparia singalensis |
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| Record ID | 11436 |
| Date | 04 Mar 2026 |
| Location | Pulau Ubin |
| Count | 1 individual |
| Sex | Female |
| Date added | 06 Mar 2026 |
| 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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| When the bird first fly to the side of the tree, I had a quick look at it thru the bino before it moved into the tree. I note it’s a female sunbird, with orange throat which is quite unique to this species, I quickly tried to take some very blocked shots to confirm the ID, and calling out the rest. Tony managed to locate the bird again and all observers had good views and photos. |
| Habitat/behaviour |
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| Foraging in a fig tree |
| Viewing conditions |
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| The bird was in a tree across the boardwalk, moving in the tree with many thin branches. |
| Observer's experience |
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| Have seen it at Sungei Buloh and Chek Jawa |
| Observer's experience w/similar species |
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| Have seen most other sunbird in Singapore. |
Bird Society of Singapore. (2026). Record 11436: Ruby-cheeked Sunbird Chalcoparia singalensis. Retrieved March 28, 2026, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/11436/.