Citrine wagtail? - Mid anatolia/Turkey (1 Viewer)

[babuccu]

Hi everyone, I hope you are doing fine. I observed this individual last week, around one of the small wetlands in mid anatolia, Turkey. There were many yellow wagtails, including juveniles around so I thought this also was one of them. However when looking at the photos I saw that it had a distinct pale brow surrounding the cheek and pale lores. There is no side photo but as far as I can see, it has high contrasted wing bars. I thought it might be a citrine however I couldn't be sure. All your valuable comments are appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Edwin Sapatsch]

Interesting! Any clearer shots, preferably side on please?

One of my boys shots enclosed.

 

[KenM]

The isolated ear coverts look good to me Babucco, also the “mentioned” contrasty wing bars, believe Citrine Wagtail is extending it’s range Westwards so there’s a good chance that you’re correct.

Cheers