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Subject: [Hong Kong] Tristram's Bunting or Yellow-Browed Bunting? [Print This Page]

Author: tomatofamily Time: 26/11/2014 19:44 Subject: Tristram's Bunting or Yellow-Browed Bunting?

26/11/2-14
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Sorry for the high ISO blurred images. Btw, can I use camera built-in flash for this occasion?

Author: lchunfai Time: 26/11/2014 20:15

Tristram's.

Author: tomatofamily Time: 26/11/2014 22:36

Thanks Ichunfai.

Author: ajohn Time: 27/11/2014 17:31

The head pattern of these two species is sometimes similar. A good feature to look for is the underpart pattern - Tristram's has a chestnut wash to the breast and flanks with diffuse chestnut streaks (as seen here), Yellow-browed has cleaner white underparts with black streaks. Notice also the chestnut colour on the rump and tail, another good feature of Tristram's.

Author: tomatofamily Time: 28/11/2014 23:02

Thanks John for such detailed info to identify Tristram. Will not miss that from now on.

All the best.

Eric

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