kkchang168 8/05/2013 17:06
Plain Prinia
Is it a Oriental Reed Warbler? I saw at least 3 on the Tam Kon Chau Road towards MP on 2013-05-06
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kkchang168 8/05/2013 18:18
But I think the tail is shorter than Plain Prinia. So I think it is some kind of reed warbler. After looking at the photos in the web, I think it maybe Oriental Reed Warbler, but the size of Oriental Reed Warbler should be larger right? Or is it some baby Plain Prinia or what? Thanks for your reply.
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tmichael 8/05/2013 20:41
Yes the vestigial gape flange (the skin that juveniles have to make their mouths bigger and thus easier to drop food items into in the nest) indicates this is a bird that has not long ago left the nest..
Definitely Plain Prinia.
kkchang168 8/05/2013 21:06
Thank you very much for your clear explanation.
HFCheung 8/05/2013 23:35
Don't be afraid to argue like this. It is OK to make mistakes. I still make a lot of them but this is the proper way to learn.
HF Cheung
kkchang168 11/05/2013 17:42
Thanks again for your patient coaching. It really help me to learn much faster in identifying the birds. As I only rely on two books and internet, so I think I still have to border you all in the future in my learning process. Thanks once again.