It's endemic to Myanmar apparently, so surely an escape in Macau! Author: tmichael Time: 13/09/2010 17:38
The date is even more incredible than the record.
Is this bird in fact traded? It's not uncommon in its restricted range, where it in fact frequents lawn-like habitats such as those in the grounds of the Bagan Hotel.
Any more photos of next month's birds ;-?
Mike Turnbull. Author: HKBWS WY Time: 13/09/2010 18:11
Incredible date amended. Author: tmichael Time: 13/09/2010 18:12
Since I cannot edit my post now, let me just explain it did say 12 OCT 2010.
Mike Turnbull Author: lmichael Time: 15/09/2010 10:40
It has occurred in Macau so it must be traded! I cannot believe that a Turdoides babbler flew from Burma to Macau. The occurence of such an inlikely species in apprarently good condition is the reason why I am very cautious about ascribing wild origin to commonly traded birds from a similar geographic region - such as Blue-throated Flycatcher, see my post on that species in TPK earlier today.
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