Nial Moores writes from Korea
'Dear Geoff,
Very warm greetings from Korea.
I regret that I do not have an electronic version of that paper.
Beyond habitat, there are three or four main things to look for in non-breeding plumaged Temminck's:
1) an often clearly yellowish lower mandible, especially basally, contrasting with dark upper (I think never seen in Great): this feature is most striking in young birds;
2) more extensive yellowish bare skin, often coming up obviously around the eye, and coming back to form more of a pointed gape line (rather rounded in sinensis types it seems);
3) More extensive white on the so-called face, often leaving the eye looking a little isolated and obvious (as in your photo);
4) Often paler upper throat.
I am attaching a large image of two immature birds taken in October (sadly could not find image of adult type in limited time i have) - you can see most of these features in evidence, shown more strongly by older birds.
Very best wishes,
Nial
Birds Korea'
So, maybe my bird was a Temminck's, from the extent of white on the face and going down the throat.
I hope to find it again and get some better photos.
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