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Author: handrew Time: 18/01/2009 19:28 Subject: Pipit for ID

I photographed this at Long Valley late this afternoon (18th Jan 2009).

I think it is Richard's but wondered if it might be Blyth's.

Expert advice please!!

Thanks

Andrew

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Author: cgeoff Time: 18/01/2009 20:51

Just a Richard's, unfortunately!

Geoff

Author: handrew Time: 18/01/2009 21:10

Thanks Geoff. I was looking at the fringing on the median coverts and the "weight" of the bill......... (Alstrom & Mild plates 13 + 15)

Andrew

Author: lpaul Time: 19/01/2009 10:10

An interesting bird, whilst not Blyth's it is quite pale and grey looking. I wonder if this is of the subspecies dauricus (which is rather pale) rather than the usual occurring northern taxon richardi. I understand that dauricus in the UK have also invited confusion with Blyth's Pipit.

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