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Subject: [Hong Kong] Red-whiskered x Yellow-vented Bulbul Hybrid? [Print This Page]

Author: hdmiller    Time: 18/08/2014 09:09     Subject: Red-whiskered x Yellow-vented Bulbul Hybrid?

This guy was just drying out after a dip in the nearby stream. Amongst a small group of bulbuls which flew off before I realized this one (at least) was rather unique...

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Author: subbuteo    Time: 18/08/2014 12:26

I think it is probably an immature red-whiskered bulbul who is not looking the best!

Compare to this image

Dylan

[ Last edited by subbuteo at 18/08/2014 12:27 ]
Author: ajohn    Time: 18/08/2014 18:04

I agree that this looks like a juvenile Red-whiskered. It's usual for the juveniles to be less red (more orange) on the vent than adults and to lack the red 'whiskers'.
Yellow-vented is quite a different bird (especially head pattern), and I don't see much evidence for relevant plumage features on this individual.
Author: hdmiller    Time: 18/08/2014 18:09

Thanks for setting me straight Gentlemen.




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