'isabelline shrike' in Kazakhstan (1 Viewer)

June 27th 2010, I photographed this Isabelline Shrike at Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve, about 150 SW of Astana, Kazakhstan.

I submitted the record to ebird.org but was notified by a regional data reviewer that this bird was most likely a Turkestan.

To me, it still looks like an Isabelline (ssp. isabellinus/arenarius/tsaimensis) because of pale grey back and slightly warmer crown and warm coloured flanks.

I would like to hear if anyone can comment on this bird's identification.

Best,
Andreas

i think also it a Turkestan.

Another one for Turkestan. Daurian/Isabelline shrike usually give a washed out appearance. This bird is bright with a bold supercilium. I have no doubts about it.