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Post by Sylvia Ramos on May 18, 2008 16:45:30 GMT
Hi, I photographed this bird in Alabang this week. Can someone please tell me what kind bird it is? Sorry it's so blurred.    |
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Post by Neon Rosell II on May 18, 2008 23:06:02 GMT
Hi Sylvia, It's an immature Eurasian Tree Sparrow ( Paeser montanus) have a look at our online photographic bird guide. It could also help to familiarize yourself with our avian friends. Cheers, |
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on May 19, 2008 3:04:21 GMT
Ohhhh, an immature. Thanks for the help. I did think that spot on the cheek looked familiar.  |
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Post by Carmela Balcazar on May 20, 2008 13:16:20 GMT
I don't know what the technical name for it but immature Eurasian Tree Sparrows have a characteristic yellow "part" at the corners of the mouth. |
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Post by steve pryor on May 21, 2008 12:22:20 GMT
I don't know what the technical name for it but immature Eurasian Tree Sparrows have a characteristic yellow "part" at the corners of the mouth. Hi Peru, Actually, this is a characteristic of most juvenile Passeriformes. The mouth angle = mandibular commissure. This juvenile thickening is usually called the "juvenile flange", or the "juvenile gape". |
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Post by Carmela Balcazar on May 21, 2008 13:05:44 GMT
Actually, this is a characteristic of most juvenile Passeriformes. The mouth angle = mandibular commissure. This juvenile thickening is usually called the "juvenile flange", or the "juvenile gape". That's why I love this forum! Thanks Steve. I've always been curious... What is its purpose? Why the yellow color? Do birds use it to id young ones? Do parents use it as a guide during feeding? Does it make the mouth more flexible? Hey Sylvia - you opened a can of worms....  |
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