I would say Richard's Pipit. I remember the shape of black in the coverts is a useful field mark. Blyth's will be more round, and Richard's more pointed. Author: Jonathmartinez Time: 8/05/2013 20:07
I would say that the date and place in English would help a lot to put a name on this bird...something on the tertials that only this species shows is of good help... Author: kestrel Time: 9/05/2013 10:55
Yellow sea coast,liaoning province,around late August Author: ajohn Time: 9/05/2013 12:01
The pattern of the coverts is a feature that applies to adult birds only I think. I'm not sure about the differences in younger birds.
This bird appears to be a juvenile, given the heavy streaking above and the very fresh plumage. I don't know about how to separate the juveniles of these two species, but on the basis of range I think this should be a Richard's Pipit (I don't think Blyth's breeds in the area). Author: HFCheung Time: 9/05/2013 19:57
Collins Field Guide gives similar id field mark for both 1st year and adult based on medium covert pattern. I am now pretty sure that this is a Richard's Pipit.
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