Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher
Kent Ridge Park
27 Jul 2020


General details
Species Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx rufidorsa
Record ID 924
Date 27 Jul 2020
Location Kent Ridge Park
Count 1 individual
Subspecies rufidorsa
Date added 25 Oct 2021

Record accepted.

Committee's view
Background
The photograph was initially posted on Bird Sightings but later retracted by the original observer. Considering the timing of the record (during the COVID-19 pandemic), the committee agreed that this was a reasonable reason to withdraw the photos from the public domain, to avoid crowds. The photo, taken with a mobile phone, clearly shows rufous wings. 
Vote results For: 6
Wild: 6
Verdict Accepted / Wild (Verifiable)

Committee's view (prior to reopening)
Verdict Accepted / Wild (Verifiable)

References (see all)
References eBird

Revisions to this record
Date revised Changes made
16 Oct 2023 Added eBird checklist.
30 Dec 2023 This vote was reopened as 50% of the committee voted to do so. The details of the original vote are given above.
11 Jan 2024 Species was changed from Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher to Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher: Taxonomic update, Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher is split into Black-backed and Rufous-backed.
08 Feb 2024 Date updated from 30 July 2020 to 27 July 2020 after confirmation with primary observer.

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2021). Record 924: Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx rufidorsa. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/924/.

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