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Subject: [Hong Kong] Plain Prinia [Print This Page]

Author: kkchang168 Time: 8/05/2013 17:06 Subject: Plain Prinia

Is it a Oriental Reed Warbler? I saw at least 3 on the Tam Kon Chau Road towards MP on 2013-05-06

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Author: HFCheung Time: 8/05/2013 17:57

Plain Prinia.

Author: kkchang168 Time: 8/05/2013 18:18

But I think the tail is shorter than Plain Prinia. So I think it is some kind of reed warbler. After looking at the photos in the web, I think it maybe Oriental Reed Warbler, but the size of Oriental Reed Warbler should be larger right? Or is it some baby Plain Prinia or what? Thanks for your reply.

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Author: tmichael Time: 8/05/2013 20:41

Yes the vestigial gape flange (the skin that juveniles have to make their mouths bigger and thus easier to drop food items into in the nest) indicates this is a bird that has not long ago left the nest..

Definitely Plain Prinia.

Author: kkchang168 Time: 8/05/2013 21:06

Thank you very much for your clear explanation.

Author: HFCheung Time: 8/05/2013 23:35

Don't be afraid to argue like this. It is OK to make mistakes. I still make a lot of them but this is the proper way to learn.

HF Cheung

Author: kkchang168 Time: 11/05/2013 17:42

Thanks again for your patient coaching. It really help me to learn much faster in identifying the birds. As I only rely on two books and internet, so I think I still have to border you all in the future in my learning process. Thanks once again.

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