During the migratory season from October to March, this kingfisher may be observed in forested areas such as the nature reserves. Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris. The beautiful Collared Kingfisher is the most commonly sighted kingfisher in Singapore. This bird grows to about 24 cm and its upperparts are mostly blue, broken by a thick white collar, and a black bill.
Originally a bird of the coast, it has adapted very well to the urban landscape and can now be found all over the island, even in the heart of the CBD. Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis. The Common Kingfisher usually hunts from an elevated perch. Photo credit: Francis Yap The Common Kingfisher can be identified by its small size, turquoise-coloured upperparts and head, orange underparts and white throat. A common migrant to Singapore, it can be found across much of Eurasia.
It usually hunts from an elevated perch such as a low tree branch over a waterbody, bobbing its head. Look for it around all types of water bodies such as streams, canals, reservoir edges, ponds and mangroves. To help identify the kingfisher, look at the colour combination of its plumage. The size of the bird is also a big clue, with the Stork-billed Kingfisher being more than twice the size of the Common Kingfisher.
White throat patch extending to upper breast, turquoise wings, brown upperparts. Purple-pink head, yellow underparts and dark blue wings. Black head with blue and black wings and body, with a red beak. Dark blue plumage, rich orange underparts, and a red beak.
He interned at NParks in as part of his school curriculum, working on projects to inform and educate the young and public about our flora and fauna. This included writing articles and helping to manage outreach activities. A wildlife enthusiast and musician, he also enjoys playing his guitar in the Singapore Botanic Gardens when he is free. Past Issues Facts Ask the Experts. Photo credit: Ong Ruici The next time you are walking by any body of water, listen and look closely in the trees around.
Here are the kingfishers you may find in Singapore: Stork-billed Kingfisher The Stork-billed Kingfisher eats small reptiles, frogs, crabs and other smaller birds on top of fish.
White-throated Kingfisher The White-throated Kingfisher gets its name from the obvious white patch on its throat that can extend down to its breast. Photo credit: Dave Chua The White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis is one of the most common kingfishers in Singapore and Southeast Asia It is highly adaptable and can be spotted along the fringes of reservoirs , as well as open fields and secondary scrub far from water.
Black-capped Kingfisher You are very lucky if you can spot the Black-capped Kingfisher as it is very shy and will flee at any disturbance! Photo credit: Francis Yap The Black-capped Kingfisher Halcyon pileata is the only kingfisher found locally with a black head and red bill. Blue-eared Kingfisher A female Blue-eared Kingfisher, identified by its red lower mandible, perches over a forest stream.
Ruddy Kingfisher The Ruddy Kingfisher is the only kingfisher found in Singapore that has a uniformly purple-brown plumage. Photo credit: Francis Yap This medium-sized kingfisher is widely distributed throughout Asia, but is an uncommon migrant in Singapore.
Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris The beautiful Collared Kingfisher is the most commonly sighted kingfisher in Singapore. Stork-billed Kingfisher White-throated Kingfisher Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Black-capped Kingfisher Blue-eared Kingfisher Ruddy Kingfisher Collared Kingfisher Common Kingfisher Size 37 cm 28 cm 14 cm 30 cm 17 cm 25 cm 24 cm 17 cm Distinctive markings Thick red bill, orange underparts and grey head White throat patch extending to upper breast, turquoise wings, brown upperparts Purple-pink head, yellow underparts and dark blue wings Black head with blue and black wings and body, with a red beak Dark blue plumage, rich orange underparts, and a red beak Fully purple-brown plumage with red beak Blue head and upperparts with a thick white collar Turquoise-green upperparts with orange underparts Resident or migrant?
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