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Yellow Wagtail or CitrineWagtail?

Kitty -

Sometimes taivana Yellow Wagtails can show a facial pattern similar to Citrine Wagtail, as in your photograph. However, I agree with Forrest that the pale suround to the ear-coverts on Citrine Wagtail is usually more obvious than on the bird in your photograph. Also. Citrine Wagtail would show a pale centre to the ear-coverts, which the bird in your photo doesn't show, & the crown would also appear lighter.

So, although the bird does show a "C" around the creek, I think it is a taivana Yellow Wagtail and not Citrine.

Regards,

David

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