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. Images here are displayed with permission from the photographer.
| Species | Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans |
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| Record ID | 358 |
| Date range | 06 Dec 2019 to 18 Mar 2021 |
| Location | Singapore |
| Count | 5000 individuals |
| Subrecords | 10021, 10022 |
| Date added | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Background |
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| This sighting was the first of a massive influx of this species throughout the whole of Singapore in the 2019/2020 season. It was first sighted at Jurong Lake Gardens on 6 December 2019, and last sighted, again at Jurong Lake Gardens, on 18 March 2021. The maximum count at one time was 5000 birds (see eBird link). After December 2019, this species was sighted at various locations across the country. Their numbers slowly dwindled down afterwards. For specific numbers, see eBird records. |
| Verdict | Accepted / Wild (Verifiable) |
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Bird Society of Singapore. (2021). Record 358: Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans. Retrieved January 15, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/358/.
