wgilman

Is this Buff-belliedpipit or Water pipit?

14/01/2007
Shing Mun Reservoir

wgilman

Thanks Mike

I found the thick short streaks on its chest are extended to its belly, which is much longer than that in the picture of Olive-backed pipit shown in the book "Birds in Hong Kong and Southern China". So I was mislead by the picture. Is that different species of pipit cannot be distinguished by the pattern of streaks on their chest?

wgilman

Seems the fotop is quite unstable. I have update the link, please have a look, Mike

wgilman

Thanks for your detailed analysis, Mike.
Your explanations are really helpful for me as well as other newcomers. I think I have to go out more and watch more to gain more experience on distinguishing birds with similar appearance like pipits and warblers.  

Gilman