Historical record: This record was not submitted by observers. It was compiled and made available here as part of the Bird Society of Singapore's effort to make historical records more easily accessible. Click here to read more about this initiative.
| Species | Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx rufidorsa |
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| Record ID | 1981 |
| Date | 23 Jul 1989 |
| Location | Pulau Tekong |
| Count | 1 individual |
| Date added | 19 Jan 2024 |
This record has not been accepted by the Records Committee. For more details, see below.
| Background |
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| It does not seem safe to identify a bird, especially one known to be extremely rare, based exclusively on the sighting date. |
| Verdict | Not accepted (Specimen) |
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Bird Society of Singapore. (2024). Record 1981: Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx rufidorsa. Retrieved August 23, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/1981/.