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        Discussion Area 討論區 >> Bird Identification 鳥類辨識 >>  Unsure Sunbird in Hong Kong Park
        
(Message started by: Neil on Dec 17^th, 2005, 3:00pm)

Title: Unsure Sunbird in Hong Kong Park
Post by Neil on Dec 17^th, 2005, 3:00pm

This photo was taken just before a male Fork-Tailed Sunbird turned up so I'm assuming this is a female? Neil.

Hong Kong Park,
Hong Kong,
China.
16/12/05

Nikon D2x plus Nikon 300/2.8 AFS VR lens
http://www.pbase.com/neilfif11/image/53631096.jpg

Title: Re: Unsure Sunbird in Hong Kong Park
Post by miket on Dec 17^th, 2005, 9:26pm

You're right - it is a female Fork-tailed Sunbird. The white terminal spots on the underside of the tail are diagnostic, within HK at least, and maybe anywhere.

Mike Turnbull