The taxonomy and ID of Bush Warblers seem to be very complicated - I haven't yet looked at the recent Helm guide and I'm not sure I can afford to! However, I don't think Brownish-flanked would ever show such a rufous crown as in the photo that began this thread (although Viney says the crown can be tinged russet). Brownish-flanked are your typical "little brown jobs" (apart from juveniles which can be quite yellowish on the underparts), takking (not churring) and skulking in the undergrowth.
Also it's possible that the Brownish-flanked Bush Warbler from the Oriental Bird Images database has been mis-identified. It doesn't look like a typical Brownish-flanked to me at all.
dave
[ Last edited by ddavid at 26/11/2010 22:07 ]
