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        Discussion Area 討論區 >> Bird Identification 鳥類辨識 >>  Richard's Pipit 田鷚???
        
(Message started by: Anguslau on Nov 15^th, 2004, 1:43pm)

Title: Richard's Pipit 田鷚???
Post by Anguslau on Nov 15^th, 2004, 1:43pm

Is this Richard's Pipit? I always mix up with Olive-Backed Pipit and Red-Throated Pipit (non-breeding). Any hint on how to differentiate between these three species? Thanks!

http://www.pbase.com/anguslau/image/36365621.jpg

I guess this one is Olive-Backed Pipit??
http://www.pbase.com/anguslau/image/36365616.jpg

This one is Red-Throated Pipit??
http://www.pbase.com/anguslau/image/36205121.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/anguslau/image/36205122.jpg

Title: Re: Richard's Pipit?
Post by Koel_Ko on Nov 16^th, 2004, 5:52am

They are all right and all photos of the top standard - congratulations Angus!

Your photos showed the diagnostic features of these pipits very well:

1. Richard's: long hind claw, clean lower chest.
2. Olive-backed: gentle expression, ear spot.
3. Red-throated: heavy black streaks on breast

Keep up the good work!

Title: Re: Richard's Pipit?
Post by Anguslau on Nov 16^th, 2004, 12:57pm

Thanks very much Koel! ;) Now I feel more confident about recognising them!! ;D