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 | Roseate Tern Sterna dougallii |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 351 |
| Date | 28 Aug 1988 |
| Location | Serangoon Estuary |
| Count | 1 individual |
| Date added | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Background |
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| Lim (2009) credits David and John Cooper for this record but the sighting is strangely not reported anywhere. Original rare bird report digitised and available (see link). |
| Verdict | Accepted / Wild (Verifiable) |
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| References | Rare Bird Report |
|---|---|
| Wang & Hails (2007) | Record is absent in source |
| Lim (2009) | Record is present in source |
Bird Society of Singapore. (2021). Record 351: Roseate Tern Sterna dougallii. Retrieved August 23, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/351/.