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        Discussion Area 討論區 >> Birding Reports & Tips 觀鳥報告及心得 >>  Unusual Black-throated Laughingthrush
        
(Message started by: Gary on Aug 15^th, 2005, 4:47pm)

Title: Unusual Black-throated Laughingthrush
Post by Gary on Aug 15^th, 2005, 4:47pm

An unusual black-throated laughingthrush was seen in Kam Shan today. It has totally black face/cheeck intead of white.
I recognize it as a black-throated Laughinghtursh as it's size, body color and the white forehead match except the face color.
Same kind of bird was observed in same area 3 years ago. I suspect it's another sub-species of BTL, but I can't find any info. on it.
Does anyone has similar observation of this bird?

Gary

Title: Re: Unusual Black-throated Laughingthrush
Post by Mike Kilburn on Aug 15^th, 2005, 8:12pm

Hi Gary
Young birds show dark faces - I saw a bird like this a coupel of years ago near Tai Po Kau.

Cheers
Mike K

Title: Re: Unusual Black-throated Laughingthrush
Post by Gary on Aug 18^th, 2005, 9:54am

Thank you Mike.

Gary