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    Swiftlet from Kinabalu, Malaysia

    Hi all, took this bird at the entrance to Kinabalu Park in Malaysia. I spotted it flying alone, quite high up in the air and my first impression in the field was that it looked larger/longer-winged than typical Aerodramus swiftlets and thought I had a Giant Swiftlet - but I'm not too sure after...
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    Raptor from Kinabalu, Malaysia

    Hi all, saw this raptor at Kinabalu Park (around the restaurants area) and initially IDed it as a juvenile Rufous-bellied Eagle, but this species seems rather uncommon at Kinabalu + the top views of the bird's plumage doesn't seem to match that of a juvenile Rufous-bellied Eagle (unless this top...
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    Pipit from Cape Town, South Africa

    Hi all, saw this pipit at Tienie Versfeld Nature Reserve, a grass field slightly north of Cape Town area. Wanted to confirm it is an African Pipit or if it is something else less common - thanks in advance!
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    Sparrow at Sani Pass, South Africa

    Looked through my photos and found a picture of another female-type bird in a pair - seems like they are Drakensberg Siskins!
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    Sparrow at Sani Pass, South Africa

    Hi all, saw this sparrow at Sani Pass (nearing border of Lesotho), initially dismissed it as a Cape Sparrow but seems to lack wingbars and streaking on throat seems off. Appreciate any advice on the ID! Thanks in advance
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    White-throated Canary, Northern Cape, South Africa

    Thanks all!
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    White-throated Canary, Northern Cape, South Africa

    Hi all, saw this canary at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in Oct 2023 - it looks ok for a White-throated Canary (huge bill) but curiously has a very yellow wash to its upperparts, tertial edges and even rectrices, is this usual for a White-throated Canary? Photos I have seen online of this species...
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    Warbler from Northern Cape, South Africa 2023

    Thanks for confirming! Agreed that the primary projection does look short in the pictures.
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    Warbler from Northern Cape, South Africa 2023

    Hi all, saw this warbler in the mid-upper canopy of a tree at Augrabies Falls National Park in Oct 2023. Quite puzzled by what it could be, it was markedly larger than typical Phylloscopus-type birds with a long bill. Appreciate any help on the ID! Thanks
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    South Africa birding recommendations (guide and transport)

    Hi all, Will be heading to South Africa between Oct-Nov 2023 this year and still looking for guides/drivers for specific areas. Will be happy to receive any suggestions or recommendations! Driver Cape town area Upington - Springbok/Kgalagadi Dlinza - St Lucia - Mkuze - Wakkerstroom Guiding...
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    Dark-sided Flycatcher, Sri Lanka?

    Hi all, saw this flycatcher in March 2022 at Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka. It was perched at the top of a dead branch in the open (at least 4-5m high). My group and I identified this as a Dark-sided Flycatcher in the field - short, stubby-looking bill, darkish malar stripe, longish (?)...
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    Crested or Thekla's Lark, Extremadura, Spain

    Thanks all!
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    Crested or Thekla's Lark, Extremadura, Spain

    Hi all, took photos of a bunch of larks around Cáceres in Extremadura recently in April - most of the ones I took look like Crested Larks, but I have two particular individuals that look more Thekla's to me (photos 1/2 of individual #1, photos 3/4 of individual #2), happy to receive any advice...
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    Help for birding in Spain Apr 2023

    Hi all, not too sure where to post this (please shift this thread if inappropriate!) but seeking for any help/advice for birding in Spain, specifically Extremadura in April. I have a few days to spare for birding on my trip and would be keen to get a guide for the area - unfortunately my trip...
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    Two Birds in Thailand need identifying.

    To add on, this is a juvenile Black-naped Oriole of the subspecies diffusus, which has been proposed to be split into a new species. Agreed that the second bird looks good for a Shikra, looks like a male.
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    Flowerpeckers from Fraser's Hill, Malaysia

    Thanks, appreciate the reply!
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    Flowerpeckers from Fraser's Hill, Malaysia

    Hi all, took these two flowerpeckers near The Gap at Fraser's Hill, Malaysia (~850m). Leaning towards Plain Flowerpecker for the first (5071, 5068, 5069), and have no idea what the second could be (5095, 5090, 5086). Would greatly appreciate any help in the IDs, thanks!
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    Birds from Fraser's Hill, Malaysia

    Thanks all for the great help!
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    Birds from Fraser's Hill, Malaysia

    Hi, took these two birds in July 2017 at Fraser's Hill but having difficulty with their ID - would appreciate any help, thanks!
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    Cyornis flycatcher from Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

    Thanks for the inputs! Good points, seems like Chinese Blue Flycatcher is the most probable option here (looking at eBird Indochinese Blue and Chinese Blue seem to be more common in the area too).
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    Cyornis flycatcher from Kaeng Krachan, Thailand

    Hi all, took these photos of a female Cyornis from near Kaeng Krachan at around 250m elevation, don't have any recordings of this bird unfortunately. Would appreciate any help in identifying this bird! There was also an adult and subadult male Indochinese Blue Flycatcher hanging around/singing...
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    Brambling from Singapore (age, moult)

    Sorry for the late reply! Yes, they were taken in a non-captive environment based on submitted details - in some shrubs along a jogging trail, adjacent to some urban parks/greenery.
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    Brambling from Singapore (age, moult)

    Thanks all for the inputs! We are trying to figure out if these birds could be genuine vagrants or escapees given that they seem to be able to reach the Kra Isthmus, with several vagrant records from that area.
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    Brambling from Singapore (age, moult)

    Hi all, would like to get some help in ageing these two Bramblings that turned up in Singapore in November this year. Are these both adult birds (female and non-breeding male)? Will also be keen to know if anyone can provide any insights on their moult/age and whether their plumage is normal...
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    Seabirds from Indonesia

    Hi all, took these birds on a ferry ride between Sangihe and Siau (northern Sulawesi) on 22 September - apologies in advance for the atrocious photos. Photo 1 - Sooty Terns? or Bridled? Photo 2 - Whiskered Terns? Photo 3 - Noddy? Presumably Brown based on range? Photo 4 - Zoomed out photo of...
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