Although not such a rare species this autumn, this is a very late date, in fact the latest on record by about four weeks I think.
Which shows that Po Toi can still spring some surprises even this late in the year. Author: hgeorge Time: 24/12/2009 16:39
I can’t see the distinct short black stripes on crown by the photos, rather uniform buff brown, seems to be a Red-headed Bunting!
George Author: wgeoff Time: 24/12/2009 18:13
Thanks George
Perhaps these extracts from other photos are more revealing
There are dark streaks on the crown, but on the back of the crown.
Other features which indicate Black-headed are the reddish rump, relatively weak streaking on the back, dark outlines around the head markings and longish primary extension.
I'd love to be proved wrong but I think it's a Black-headed.
[ Last edited by wgeoff at 24/12/2009 18:15 ]
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