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        Discussion Area 討論區 >> Bird Identification 鳥類辨識 >>  Oriental Skylark?
        
(Message started by: Lynx on Oct 22^nd, 2004, 10:26pm)

Title: Oriental Skylark?
Post by Lynx on Oct 22^nd, 2004, 10:26pm

This one was seen at Long Valley today (22 Oct 04):

http://www.9014316.com/birds/285_8556_oriental_skylark.jpg

Is it an oriental skylark or a fantail warbler?

Thanks very much for your help!

Title: Re: Oriental Skylark?
Post by Koel_Ko on Oct 24^th, 2004, 11:36am

Nice fantail warbler

Title: Re: Oriental Skylark?
Post by Lynx on Oct 24^th, 2004, 10:09pm

thanks Koel!

Do you mind telling me the key factor in identifying this bird? Is it mainly the shape of the bill?

Title: Re: Oriental Skylark?
Post by Koel_Ko on Oct 25^th, 2004, 10:11pm

Hello.
The fantail warblers I see are usually brighter than this, but the facial pattern and tail shape are distinctive. The tail is 'fanned', slightly grauated and short.
Also, the tiny size and behaviour can be useful - the bird always flutters with its tail flicking up and down before dropping into vegetation. ;)