Ronaldo 13/07/2011 07:22
Help with a few birds
I saw these birds in Tai Mo Shan range. Having difficulties confirming if Richard's Pipits or not. 2 and 3 are different birds.
Thank you
ajohn 14/07/2011 09:55
You're right, these birds are Richard's Pipits.
For comparison with Upland Pipit look at this thread: [url]http://www.hkbws.org.hk/BBS/viewthread.php?tid=14365&highlight=[/url]
Look especially at the structure of the two species - for example Upland Pipit has a heavier bill and shorter legs and tail than your birds. Also, it would be very unusual for Upland Pipit to perch on wires.
Ronaldo 14/07/2011 14:31
For the first birds, I was almost sure they were Richard's, but the second and third didn't have the "upright" position, which I feel was characteristic of the Richard's Pipit. Thanks for confirming!