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Subject: Martens's Warbler, Wawushan, Sichuan Update: Probably Bianchi's Warbler [Print This Page]

Author: BirdExplorers Time: 28/06/2011 23:23 Subject: Martens's Warbler, Wawushan, Sichuan Update: Probably Bianchi's Warbler

We are calling this Martens's Warbler, Seicercus omeiensis. As we have no previous experience with this warbler species, we are putting it up here for peer review, comment and confirmation. We have photographed it from all angles.

Location: Summit of Wawushan, Sichuan, China
Habitat: bushy middle-story of Mature Fir Forest
Altitude: 2700 m
Date: 7 June
Voice: Short, full, flutey, warbling and chirping.

Martens's Warbler, Seicercus omeiensis by BirdExplorers, on Flickr

Martens's Warbler, Seicercus omeiensis by BirdExplorers, on Flickr

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[ Last edited by BirdExplorers at 29/06/2011 14:37 ]

Author: BirdExplorers Time: 29/06/2011 14:35

There seems to be a general consensus over at BirdForum that this is more likely the nominate subspecies of Bianchi's Warbler, Seicercus valentini valentini. This is due to the higher elevation and quite clear wing-bar.

Kevin

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