Can this be the Rufous-Bellied Niltava that George saw?? The uniform coloured belly suggest this bird as a Rufous-Bellied instead of a Fujian. Author: hgeorge Time: 17/02/2008 17:35
Yes, the record of Rufous-bellied Niltava in Tai Po Kau is now confirmed!!! I think...... So ... it should be the first record for HK!
The bird clearly show uniform rufous breast to underpart even to the vent. And it is bright blue from the forehead to the nape. Those are the main features of Rufous-bellied Niltava.
Rufous-bellied Niltava is also found in Guangzhou based on the following link.
http://www.cnbird.org.cn/resust.asp?txtsearchstr=Rufous-bellied+Niltava
Hence, Rufous-bellied Niltava may be overlooked and misidentified in the past because it is rather difficult to see clearly under forest especially with dark light condition.
All the records regard to the bird was seen are as follow:
The first seen of the bird was on 5 Jan 2008 on red walk.
Second time: on 8 Feb at picnic area
Third time: photographed by Allen.
Fourth time: on 10 Feb near the entrance of the four-colour walk
Fifth time: photographed by ypakwai Author: ypakwai Time: 17/02/2008 18:33
Thank you Matthew and George Author: kmatthew Time: 17/02/2008 18:36
Great to know it is now comfirmed George!! I am sure if I saw a niltava with rufous belly in TPK, I would have over looked it as a Fujian. Author: Allen Time: 17/02/2008 21:14
Thanks George...
So glad to hear this is first record of HK. Author: bkenneth Time: 18/02/2008 10:36
That's a great record!
Ken
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I am sure if I saw a niltava with rufous belly in TPK, I would have over looked it as a Fujian. 