HKBWS BBS 香 港 觀 鳥 會 新 聞 組    Discussion Area 討論區    Bird Identification 鳥類辨識 (Moderators: Yat-tung YU, BBS Moderators)    Warbler ID please « Previous topic | Next topic » Pages: 1  Reply Send Topic Print    Author  Topic: Warbler ID please  (Read 553 times) Lynx BBS Member BBS God     Posts: 429 Warbler ID please « on: Oct 9th, 2005, 2:17pm » Quote Modify These warblers were spotted at Tai Po Kau this morning (9 Oct 05).  Are they Eastern Crowned Warblers? Logged Welcome to Lynx Aviary http://www.9014316.com/birds.htm HF_Cheung Committee Member BBS God I love bird watching!     Posts: 224 Re: Warbler ID please « Reply #1 on: Oct 10th, 2005, 3:14pm » Quote Modify Yes, I think they are Eastern Crowned Warbler.  The reasons are:     1. Although the crown is not seen well, it is a larger leaf warbler (judging from the size of the head relative to the body).   It has a long body that is similar to that of Arctic Warbler, but the tail appear a bit longer (wing tip further up the tail).     2. On colour, it has two clear thin wingbars (unlike most Arctic and Pale-legged Leaf Warbler).     3. Its lower mandible appears to be totally orange in colour (a very good feather of Eastern Crowned).     4. its paler underparts compared to Arctic, and I think there are also light yellow on the vent (difficult to see clearly).  These are good supporting features for Eastern Crowned.     5. The legs are dark enough to eliminate Pale-legged Leaf Warbler.     Please add more if you notice more field marks.     HF Cheung Logged johnallcock BBS Member BBS Senior Member     Posts: 66 Re: Warbler ID please « Reply #2 on: Oct 10th, 2005, 4:33pm » Quote Modify There was a slight influx of Eastern Crowned Warblers into Tai Po Kau yesterday.  I saw at least five different individuals.     However I saw no arctic warblers and only one pale-legged/Sakhalin leaf warbler, both of which are usually commoner than Eastern Crowned! Logged Lynx BBS Member BBS God     Posts: 429 Re: Warbler ID please « Reply #3 on: Oct 10th, 2005, 7:18pm » Quote Modify Thanks very much Mr. Cheung and Mr. Johnallcock's input.   The field observation I can add is that the warblers are relative larger than yellow-browed warblers and less active.  That's why I could take several photos of them.  There was no noticeable voice heard. « Last Edit: Oct 10th, 2005, 7:18pm by Lynx » Logged Welcome to Lynx Aviary http://www.9014316.com/birds.htm Pages: 1  Reply Send Topic Print Forum Jump: ----------------------------- Announcement 簡訊通告 -----------------------------  - Membership Affair 會員事務   - Outings / Activities 戶外活動 / 講座   - Projects 項目計劃   - Crested Bulbul Club 紅耳鵯俱樂部 ----------------------------- Discussion Area 討論區 -----------------------------  - General 一般問題   - Conservation 自然保育 => Bird Identification 鳥類辨識   - Birding Reports & Tips 觀鳥報告及心得   - Photo Gallery 相片分享 I   - Photo Gallery 相片分享 II ----------------------------- Special Topics 特別主題 -----------------------------  - Wild Birds & Avian Flu 野鳥與禽流感   - Sustainable Management Scheme in Long Valley 塱原可持續生態管理計劃   - Black-faced Spoonbill 黑臉琵鷺   - Goodbye Penfold 告別彭福   - Tern Conservation 燕鷗保育   - Black-eared Kite 鳶(麻鷹)   - Swifts and Swallows 燕與雨燕   - China Birdwatching Network 中國觀鳥活動網絡   - Winter Altas Survey 冬季鳥類普查   - Nature Conservation Policy 自然保育政策 ----------------------------- Knowledge Sharing 知識分享 -----------------------------  - FAQ 常見問題   - Archive 資料重溫 « Previous topic | Next topic »

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