Ring ouzel? Istanbul Turkey (1 Viewer)

[babuccu]

spring migration has just kicked off here. today i observed this thrush (were two individuals) however poorly photograped it due to distance and lack of light. the size, body texture/pattern and white band in the neck looked positive for ring ouzel to me. what would you say?

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello,
Did you noticed the features in the field and the pictures act as a confirmation?
If so, then I agree with you it’s a Ring Ouzel.

If you noticed the features only later in the pictures, then I am unsure: yes, I see the right/ good features too, but I am not sure if they aren’t the result of artifacts.
The whitish neck ring seems positioned slightly to high up on the breast (???)and I would expect to see an indication of the pale wing panel in the folded wing. Then I can’t I’d your bird.

No offense you know

 

[01101001]

I think I can see some black spotting on the belly in the first picture? Otherwise, I don't know. Some pictures (both from the internet):

EDIT: I can see some white on the wing in the first and last picture, but maybe it's an artifact?

 

[JWN Andrewes]

I think female Blue Rock Thrush is a strong contender.

 

[babuccu]

I think I can see some black spotting on the belly in the first picture? Otherwise, I don't know. Some pictures (both from the internet):

EDIT: I can see some white on the wing in the first and last picture, but maybe it's an artifact?

which book is this?

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello again,

which book is this?

Flight Identification of European Passerines and Select Landbirds: An Illustrated and Photographic Guide (Wildguides of Britain & Europe) : Cofta, Tomasz, Skakuj, Michal: Amazon.de: Books

Flight Identification of European Passerines and Select Landbirds: An Illustrated and Photographic Guide (Wildguides of Britain & Europe) : Cofta, Tomasz, Skakuj, Michal: Amazon.de: Books

www.amazon.de

 

[Bubbs]

Spotted body and a beady eye.