Warbler ID from NE Thailand. (1 Viewer)

[jack2964]

I took these pics from Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in NE Thailand. I am thinking either Dusky or Radde's but could be wrong. I find it really tough to call. Please help and thanks in advance.

 

[Jane Turner]

I don't know what it is.... but its not Raddes/Dusky. (I can bump the thread for you)

The tail is too short, the wings too rounded and the head pattern too strong. The scalloping to the mantle feathers looks distinctive too. It looks like someone familiar with the birds of the region should be able to name it instantly!

And whatever it is, I want to see one!

 

[Jacana]

Asian Stubtail

Lovely photos!

 

[rockfowl]

I don't know what it is.... but its not Raddes/Dusky. (I can bump the thread for you)

The tail is too short, the wings too rounded and the head pattern too strong. The scalloping to the mantle feathers looks distinctive too. It looks like someone familiar with the birds of the region should be able to name it instantly!

And whatever it is, I want to see one!

You should,they are very very good, think locustella and clockwork toys!

Lovely images of a Stubby!

 

[Jane Turner]

looks like the kind of bird you dream about.... has a hint of waterthrush about it too

with wings that short, I imagine they are not great candidates for vagrancy.

 

[jack2964]

I was way off the mark but with knowledgeable folks here I have earned a tick as this is a lifer for me. I am very pleased. Thanks to all and BirdForum!

 

[rockfowl]

looks like the kind of bird you dream about.... has a hint of waterthrush about it too

with wings that short, I imagine they are not great candidates for vagrancy.

Unlikely Jane, but a fair distance migrant, breed in N China, Sakhalin etc but FYI

Normal movement - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epgtCjqJXA4
One behaving itself - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1uHvk-JDLw

 

[Jane Turner]

Cheers - done nothing to reduce my desire to see one!