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Author: tsawong Time: 17/12/2012 11:41 Subject: Warbler ID

16 December 2012

Braemar Hill, Hong Kong

At first thought it was Pallas's Leaf Warbler, but not sure now because of its white rump. Thank you for help.

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Author: ajohn Time: 17/12/2012 23:01

You were right - it is a Pallas's Leaf Warbler.
The rump on Pallas's is yellow, but can appear paler in certain lights (as on these photos)

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