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Is it Buff-bellied Pipit?

Thanks for help in identification.

2009.12.26
Mai Po

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I think this is the same bird, maybe is an Olive-back Pipit.
2009-12-26 Mai Po
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[[i] Last edited by cwho at 27/12/2009 14:46 [/i]]

These are Olive-backed Pipit. Compared to Buff-bellied, the supercilium is very well marked and there is a pale spot at the back of the ear coverts. Also the colour is generally buff/brownish, especially around the face (buff-bellied would appear more grey)

The spot at the back of the ear coverts is not as apparent as I usually seen so that it is overlooked.

Thanks for identification, cwho and ajohn.