wgrace 23/12/2009 13:39
Pls help to identify this Pipit. Thank you.
Photo taken on Dec 20 2009 at Mai Po new birdhide. Not sure if it is a Richard Pipt. Thank you for your advice.
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ajohn 23/12/2009 15:36
It's a Buff-bellied Pipit. Note the fairly plain back and obvious blackish streaking on the underparts (forming a spot at the side of the neck). Also the obvious eye-ring is a useful feature. Compare with recent pictures of Red-throated which have been posted: [url]http://www.hkbws.org.hk/BBS/viewthread.php?tid=10012&highlight=[/url]
Ricahrd's Pipit would be a larger, longer-legged, more upright bird (thus more wagtail-like) with very little streaking on the underparts.
wgrace 23/12/2009 16:43
Thanks a lot, ajohn, with your detailed explanation. 3551smile445