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Subject: [Hong Kong] Is it Dark-sided Flycatcher? [Print This Page]

Author: benmeg Time: 10/05/2014 19:59 Subject: Is it Dark-sided Flycatcher?

Taken today in Homantin (10 May 2014)

Is it Dark-sided Flycatcher?

Thanks!

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Author: wilsondring Time: 10/05/2014 22:26

although the chest pattern is a little light .. i still think it is a dark-sided ..

Author: ajohn Time: 11/05/2014 07:12

It looks more like Grey-streaked to me, with the pattern of prominent streaks on the breast.
There are a lot of Grey-streaked present in Hong Kong at the moment following the recent easterly winds. Dark-sided is very rare in Hong Kong in spring.

Author: benmeg Time: 11/05/2014 12:17

Thanks Wilson and John for the advices !

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