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jmwatson · Monday 21st November 2011, 09:53

This bird is so distinctive that it should be readily identifiable even from the fairly ordinary photograph attached. I saw it during a stopover in Singapore at Pasir Ris park, where it emerged from mangrove forest. I have not been able to match it to any species listed for Singapore. It may be an escapee, but it was quite wary. Can anyone more familiar with the region's birds ID it?

htcdude · Monday 21st November 2011, 10:07

Hi jmwatson,

I believe it's a White-crowned Robin-Chat (Cossypha albicapilla)

I thought they were an African species so not sure what it's doing in Singapore :) Probably an escapee.

Nige

jmwatson · Monday 21st November 2011, 10:59

Thanks Nige
A quick check shows both the zoo and bird park have kept this species, so that probably explains it. Had me puzzled.
John

Monday 21st November 2011, 09:53	#1
jmwatson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Geelong Posts: 2	Unidentified Singapore species This bird is so distinctive that it should be readily identifiable even from the fairly ordinary photograph attached. I saw it during a stopover in Singapore at Pasir Ris park, where it emerged from mangrove forest. I have not been able to match it to any species listed for Singapore. It may be an escapee, but it was quite wary. Can anyone more familiar with the region's birds ID it? Attached Thumbnails

Monday 21st November 2011, 10:07	#2
htcdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hayes Posts: 995	Hi jmwatson, I believe it's a White-crowned Robin-Chat (Cossypha albicapilla) I thought they were an African species so not sure what it's doing in Singapore :) Probably an escapee. Nige __________________ http://www.pbase.com/htcdude

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Monday 21st November 2011, 10:59	#3
jmwatson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Geelong Posts: 2	Thanks Nige A quick check shows both the zoo and bird park have kept this species, so that probably explains it. Had me puzzled. John

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