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Author: Jackvader Time: 13/12/2016 10:30 Subject: Japanese grosbeak

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Author: ajohn Time: 13/12/2016 16:09

These are Chinese Grosbeaks, rather than Japanese. Notice that the head of the male is completely black, and that the tips of the wings are white.
On the photo of the flock you can see some female birds, which lack the black on the head (Japanese female looks like the male).

Author: Jackvader Time: 13/12/2016 18:08

Thanks for pointing this out.

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