In Ng Tung Chai this morning, we spotted a Golden Spectacled Warbler species. We observed it for a few minutes before it flew away in the bird wave. We think it was a Grey-crowned Warbler. The complete eye ring rule out White-spectacled Warbler. It lack wing bars, which also rule out Bianchi's. Our bird shows a greyish tint on the forehead as well, which suggest it over Plain-tailed Warbler.
I can't say I am 100% sure so I will like to hear views from other birders!!
I managed to get a few record shots before it flew off.
Author: thinfor Time: 25/12/2008 21:55
From the first glance, I think this bird with big eyes looks like a grey-headed flycatcher. But the upper part should be more grey instead and the poses on the tree in the 2nd photo really looks like a warbler.
I'm just a beginner. Better hear from other experienced birders. Author: kmatthew Time: 25/12/2008 22:32
I think that is why their chinese name are called "Flycatcher Warblers".
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