jsk_ppp

The two photos of this flycatcher were taken on Potoi Island on 9 November last year.  Is it Green-backed Flycatcher female?  Thank you.

Sorry that I didn't ask last year because I didn't have the account at that time.

[ Last edited by jsk_ppp at 31/10/2014 21:18 ]

wgeoff

It could be - the underparts are quite yellow.
Can you give the exact date and any more photos?

[ Last edited by wgeoff at 31/10/2014 21:22 ]

jsk_ppp

The exact date is 9 November 2013.  These two photos are the best that I have - other photos have similar posture but less clear.

wilsondring

do you not have to look at the bottom of the back to be sure if it is a green back female or a Narcissus flycatcher?

ajohn

I don't see any clear green tones to the upperparts. I would say that this is a female Narcissus. Still a good autumn record, though.

jsk_ppp

Thank Wilson and John for the comments.  After reading more bird guides, I agree that it was a Narcissus female, according to <<A Field Guide to the BIRDS of South-East Asia>> of Craig Robson, which states that Narcissus female has mottling on throat-sides and breast.

wgeoff

Some members of the Records Committee think this is worth processing as a possible Green-backed Flycatcher.

Jason, I have sent you an email message - please check.

vivian

sorry, is it same bird?
http://www.hkbws.org.hk/BBS/view ... &extra=page%3D6

[ Last edited by vivian at 4/11/2014 18:46 ]

jsk_ppp

Geoff, I replied your email.

Vivian, I suppose it was the same bird, although your photos were taken at a different time from when I took the two that I posted.