wilsondring 17/03/2013 21:34
Common/Nordmann's Greenshank - Please ID
From Mai Po on the 13/03/2013
The first photo I am pretty sure its a Common Greenshank but the 2nd and third photos (unsure if it is the same bird .. seems to show seem to show yellow legs which are typical of a Nordmann's ..
Please ID .. thanks in advance ..
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ivantse 17/03/2013 22:02
This bird should be a Common Greenshank.
The Nordmann's should be with a more [size=6][b]shorter tibia[/b][/size] and [size=6][b]thicker bill[/b][/size]. But the bird in your photo is not really match those features.
ddavid 17/03/2013 22:07
All Common Greenshank. Leg colour is not of great importance in separating Common from Nordmann's. Most important feature is pattern of upperparts. Nordmann's is much paler. There are two birds at Mai Po right now. The most conspicuous bird is one coming into breeding plumage with prominent white scalloping on the upperparts. The shape of the bill (more tubular with a blunter tip than Common) and the length of the tibia (shorter than Common) are addiitonal supporting features.
Record photo below:
[img]http://www.hknaturewalks.com/uploads/6/5/4/1/6541207/9155071.jpg[/img]
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wilsondring 17/03/2013 22:19
much appreciate the prompt reply .. cheers