Subject: On Po Toi today a Juvenile Chestnut Bellied Rock Thrush [Print This Page] Author: fneil Time: 10/09/2009 23:12 Subject: On Po Toi today a Juvenile Chestnut Bellied Rock Thrush
Surprising to see this guy up in the trees. I presume a juvenile.
Neil
Nikon D3 plus Nikon 500/4 ED AFS VR
Po Toi Island,
Hong Kong,
China.
10/09/09
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Author: John Holmes Time: 11/09/2009 07:52 Subject: Rock Thrush
Hi Neil,
Really nice picture ! Your original file title of "Blue Rock Thrush" should be correct !
Due to the pattern of red on the belly, I think this is a "philippensis" (migratory race) Blue Rock Thrush.
On Chestnut-bellied, the "chestnut" should go right up to the chin, and there would be no blue "thigh" as seen here.
John
[ Last edited by John Holmes at 11/09/2009 07:55 ] Author: ajohn Time: 11/09/2009 09:26
I agree - a juvenile/first winter male philippensis Blue Rock Thrush.
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