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[Hong Kong] Red-whiskered x Yellow-vented Bulbul Hybrid?

Red-whiskered x Yellow-vented Bulbul Hybrid?

This guy was just drying out after a dip in the nearby stream. Amongst a small group of bulbuls which flew off before I realized this one (at least) was rather unique...

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18/08/2014 09:09

HYbrid Bulbul

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I think it is probably an immature red-whiskered bulbul who is not looking the best!

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Dylan

[ Last edited by subbuteo at 18/08/2014 12:27 ]

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I agree that this looks like a juvenile Red-whiskered. It's usual for the juveniles to be less red (more orange) on the vent than adults and to lack the red 'whiskers'.
Yellow-vented is quite a different bird (especially head pattern), and I don't see much evidence for relevant plumage features on this individual.

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Thanks for setting me straight Gentlemen.

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