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| Species | Malayan Black Magpie Platysmurus leucopterus |
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| Record ID | 1998 |
| Date | 22 Sep 2015 |
| Location | Pulau Ubin |
| Count | 1 individual |
| Date added | 29 Apr 2026 |
This record remains under review by the Records Committee.
| Background |
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| Original sighting not publicised. Photograph obtained and reviewed by the Records Committee in 2026, showing a back view of a large-looking bird with black wings, white on both wings, and a large tail (reminiscent of a coucal's tail). The upper half of the body is blocked by branches.
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| Verdict | Record under review by the Records Committee |
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Bird Society of Singapore. (2026). Record 1998: Malayan Black Magpie Platysmurus leucopterus. Retrieved May 21, 2026, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/1998/.