Subject: White Wagtail (baicalensis) ? [Print This Page] Author: kkitty Time: 15/01/2012 21:31 Subject: White Wagtail (baicalensis) ?
11.01.2012
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white wagtail (baicalensis)?
Thank you very much in advance.Author: brendank Time: 15/01/2012 22:08
Seems like leucopsis to me. The mantle does look a tiny bit grey but seems more black than grey. Author: kkitty Time: 15/01/2012 22:26
Thanks Brendan for the prompt reply.
How about this one?
Po Toi (03.2009) Author: ajohn Time: 16/01/2012 09:21
I agree with leucopsis for the first bird. Baicalensis should show a pale grey back with no black feathers, similar to ocularis. Also the white in the greater coverts should not be this extensive.
The second bird is interesting. It looks closest to leucopsis, but the hint of a rear eye-stripe and the extent of white in the wings (especially the greater coverts and tertials) suggests there may be some lugens influence. Author: kkitty Time: 16/01/2012 10:50
Thank you very much indeed for the explanation.
Cheers,
Kitty
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