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[Hong Kong] Need ID Please Help - Chinese Penduline Tit

Need ID Please Help - Chinese Penduline Tit

2013.11.26 Long Valley
Chinese Penduline Tit 中華攀雀 F?
Thanks for everyone to confirm the ID

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Yes, female.
隨緣為經,量力為緯;有緣無力是枉然,有力無緣也徒然。

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I think this probably a first-winter male.  First-winter due to the retained pale- tipped juvenile greater coverts (with six retained juv greater coverts which contrast with the replaced adult inner greater coverts which are warmer tipped) plus it appears to retained the smallest tertial (which is unusual fir this species).  It can be sexed as a male due to the hints of the chestnut patch on the upper mantle which females don't show.

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Thanks everyone for the help

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