HKBWS Vicky 2/04/2009 12:46
Possible Olive-backed Flycatcher male?
May expert please help id this bird from hkwildlife.net?
And can anyone tell us more about the status of this bird? is it still recognized as a subspecies of Narcissus Flycatcher?
I've asked the photographer to post the photos here. Hope he/she will post it later.
Thank you so much!!
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kmatthew 2/04/2009 13:25
The bird in the photo is a male [i]F.n.Owstoni[/i], showing patterns of [i]Narcissina[/i] but with a greenish back. This is however not a male Green-backed Flycatcher [i]Ficedula elisae[/i] which is now largely believe as a seperate species. I am not sure if [i]Owstoni[/i] is now seen as a seperate species or not, but it may soon seperate from [i]Narcissina[/i]. [i]Owstoni[/i] breeds on Ryukyu Islands in Japan and are believe to do short-range migration between the islands. Please do correct me if I am wrong!!3551smile445
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kmike 2/04/2009 13:50
This is a very rare bird in HK - a great find by the photographer!
It would be great to know where this bird was seen.
Cheers
Mike K