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Is this a Bright-capped Cisticola?

Is this a Bright-capped Cisticola?

Would experienced birdwatchers please advise whether this is a Bright-capped Cisticola?

Long Valley  14/11/2010

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Thank you very much, Bond.

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Original posted by lpaul at 16/11/2010 14:06
Looks like a typical Zitting Cisticola to me.  What features suggest Bright-capped?
I thought it was a Bright-capped Cisticola because of the following features:
1. lack of a conspicuous white supercilium
2. bland face
3. relatively long tail with brown and not white tips
4. wing feathers with brown fringes, not white fringes
5. raised crown feathers ( seen occasionally but may be due to wind)

Glad to hear opinions of bird experts and eager to learn from mistakes.

[ Last edited by cywong at 17/11/2010 07:34 ]

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Many thanks to John and Beetle.

Beetle's photos+comparison really help me understand the differences between the 2 species. Thanks a lot for the clear comparison, Beetle.

Now I agree that the bird in my photos is a Zitting Cisticola.

[ Last edited by cywong at 18/11/2010 00:16 ]

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