Tree pipit or thrush? South Gloucestershire (1 Viewer)

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JeanetteS

Active member

• Nov 11, 2014

• #1

Hello,
I saw this bird two days ago - at a distance, hence the bad quality photo. I thought it would be 'easy' to ID because of its clear markings, but now I'm really unsure what type if could be (I've narrowed it down to possibly a type of pipit or thrush). Can anyone help?
Thanks!

 

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Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Nov 11, 2014

• #2

A Redwing - which is a small thrush.

 

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Parker

Uncomfortably Numb.

• Nov 11, 2014

• #3

It's a type thrush called a Redwing which is a winter visitor. Note the bold supercilliam & dark eyestripe which give it that bold head pattern.

 

chris butterworth

aka The Person Named Above

• Nov 11, 2014

• #4

Another for Redwing.

 

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JeanetteS

Active member

• Nov 11, 2014

• #5

Wow! Thank you! I was hoping to see a redwing this winter Not much of the 'red' to be seen on my rather blurry picture, though.
Cheers,
Jeanette

 

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davercox

Dave Cox

Supporter

• Nov 11, 2014

• #6

No, as Parker said, the head pattern is often the best ID feature for Redwings.