M.L.YIP

應該是紅巧織鳥,如有錯誤請匡正.
19.10.2022 於元朗大生圍拍攝.

K_Chan

Thanks ML for the post. My first time to have noted such iconic bird in HK.

Searched on web, per below. Would this suggest him a caged bird reclaiming its freedom?
『 红巧织雀（英文名：Southern Red Bishop，学名：Euplectes orix），是雀形目织雀科巧织雀属的鸟类。又名红寡妇雀、南方红巧织雀，属织布鸟科巧织雀属中的一种细小鸟类。它们分布在赤道以南非洲的湿地及草原，而在赤道以北的是橙巧织雀（北方红巧织雀）...』 (http://dongniao.net)

M.L.YIP

Thank you the information from K Chan. I also think the bird may be a caged bird and I believe it apparently adapting well in the area despite some disturbance from the photographers.

K_Chan

A nice shot ML. Regardless of its origin, really love to have a glimpse of its earthy plumage in TSW!

M.L.YIP

Thank you for your appreciation.

Wellington

https://ebird.org/species/redbis