White-chested Babbler
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
20 Jun 2002 to 13 Apr 2003


General details
Species White-chested Babbler Pellorneum rostratum
Record ID 692
Date range 20 Jun 2002 to 13 Apr 2003
Location Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Count 1 individual
Date added 25 Oct 2021

Record accepted.

Committee's view
Background
No descriptions in SINAV 16:2, but reportedly seen and heard. Likewise reported to be heard in SINAV 17:2. Lim (2009) states that this was the last sighting in the mangroves of Singapore island.
Verdict Accepted / Wild (Unverifiable)

References (see all)
References SINAV 16:2; SINAV 17:2
Wang & Hails (2007) Record is absent in source
Lim (2009) Record is present in source

Revisions to this record
Date revised Changes made
11 Jan 2024 English name updated from White-chested Babbler to Malayan Swamp Babbler, per IOC 14.1
16 Jul 2025 English name updated from Malayan Swamp Babbler to White-chested Babbler, per IOC AviList v2025

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2021). Record 692: White-chested Babbler Pellorneum rostratum. Retrieved August 20, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/692/.

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