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Post by des on Mar 17, 2010 11:05:23 GMT
I assume this must be a female though there is no yellow gape line as I would expect from a juvenile. The olive tones that the KG mentions may just be lost in the photo. Is the pic on plate 54 seriously wrong? This is an excellent shot. It is probably a thousand times easier to see the male since they will approach a tape recording. I have never seen the female like this - only as a flyby. Des
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Post by des on Mar 17, 2010 0:06:05 GMT
Sorry it is taking me a while t work out how to post Des
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Post by des on Mar 17, 2010 0:05:04 GMT
/Users/desmondallen/Desktop/wbshama2.JPEG
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Post by des on Mar 17, 2010 0:03:42 GMT
I guess your photo must be a juvenile. I have never seen a White browed Shama like this. Great shot! Des
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Post by des on Mar 3, 2010 14:25:02 GMT
Thanks for sharing your pictures guys, bird ID difficulties will soon be a thing in the past In geological time, yes Des
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Post by des on Mar 3, 2010 14:20:47 GMT
It is interesting to see that some images show the head to be washed with yellow while others show it grey. The outer tail feathers do show a pale spot, albeit not white. The bill shape is exactly the same as the male OBS, rather than the strongly decurved bill usual for PTSB. So I am not entirely sure which species it is, based on these photos. Des
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Post by des on Mar 3, 2010 14:18:26 GMT
Really? Not on my screen... Des
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Post by des on Mar 3, 2010 14:15:03 GMT
OK I see. We are currently compiling a subspecies list that follows the Howard and Moore 2003 list, and details all the changes from the KG. It is nearly ready but new spits and references come out nearly every week! Howard and Moore will be updated probably later this year, and we will work to update the wbcp list from that. cheers Des
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Post by des on Mar 2, 2010 13:15:51 GMT
Second bird is a Tawny Grassbird IMO. Note rufous crown , long tail, streaked back, brownish belly cheers Des
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Post by des on Mar 2, 2010 13:10:24 GMT
I think these are probably booth Clamorous rather than Oriental. But they are almost impossible to distinguish without a good view of breast streaking and a spread wing to show the lengths of the different primary feathers. Oriental tends to have a longer bill - 10% on average but there is overlap. cheers Des
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Pigeon
Mar 2, 2010 13:04:38 GMT
Post by des on Mar 2, 2010 13:04:38 GMT
I agree with Eric: female Pompadour should show a blue, not dark/dark red, eye, grey not green forehead, grey not pink feet, and very pale spotted undertail coverts. cheers Des
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Post by des on Mar 2, 2010 12:55:14 GMT
HI Tina, I checked this with Phil Round in case it was some rarity but he thought Clamorous too. Des
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Post by des on Mar 2, 2010 12:52:42 GMT
Great shot. I guess this is in breeding display mode. Des
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Post by des on Mar 2, 2010 12:50:41 GMT
I agree with Godo except for the Great Knot. I think this is a Bar-tailed Godwit in non-breeding plumage. Great Knots are potbellied with all dark bills, (not pinkbased), a less pronounced eyebrow and green rather than black legs. This bird is confusing because some of the long bill is in the water. cheers Des
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Post by des on Mar 2, 2010 12:41:56 GMT
First one looks like Philippine Bulbul on shape and proportions Des
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Post by des on Mar 2, 2010 12:40:47 GMT
Very useful shot! I haven't seen an immature in the Philippines. Notice the yellow gape flange as well as the crown, tail length and pale fringes to the wing coverts. Des
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Post by des on Mar 2, 2010 12:38:22 GMT
OBS has white spots on the end of the outer tail feathers and a yellowish face and eyebrow in the female. Metallic winged have longer bills, and Apo and Grey hooded have grey hoods in the female. I suspect your bird is a female Purple-throated sunbird. Des
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Intro
Mar 1, 2010 15:26:05 GMT
Post by des on Mar 1, 2010 15:26:05 GMT
Thanks for your kind greetings! I will be happy to help with IDs of course, unless I am not here in London. I still only have dialup at my mother's old house. Des
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Post by des on Mar 1, 2010 8:18:51 GMT
Hi Romy, Is it the Clements guide that lists birds such as Upland Sandpiper, Timor Stubtail, Sulphur-breasted Warbler and red-and-blue lory for the Philippines? Or is it one of those databases that claim to use the Clements list? I would have thought the current Clements list has more splits than you have in the guide. cheers Des
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Intro
Mar 1, 2010 8:08:32 GMT
Post by des on Mar 1, 2010 8:08:32 GMT
Hi all, now I have broadband I'm at last signing up to the group. Currently I am in London (UK) where it is 2deg C I'm a biologist by training and more interested in birds than in photography but I'm sure I will have lots of questions on video stuff for the experts! cheers Des Allen
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