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    arctic warbler-ish? | Hegurajima, jp | may 2018

    If only it were so simple, even Arctic can be very bright in fresh plumage https://www.shanghaibirding.com/2017/07/01/kamchatka2/ and here is one of three JLW's trapped on Koh Man Nai in Apr 2018 for comparison-note extensive yellow tones and heavy bill...
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    arctic warbler-ish? | Hegurajima, jp | may 2018

    With respect MacNara you are quoting an out-of-date reference and I pointed this obvious error out to you in an earlier PM; JLW is (on average) the larger and with a broader-based bill and further, the plates of JLW and KLW in the new Brazil field guide are the wrong way round! The latter may be...
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    arctic warbler-ish? | Hegurajima, jp | may 2018

    I am not disagreeing with the main thread of your argument but I should make the point, that in fresh plumage at least, Japanese Leaf should be diagnosable in the hand to an experienced observer. I was recently in conversation with Phil Round on the very subject had here is what he had to say...
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    arctic warbler-ish? | Hegurajima, jp | may 2018

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    arctic warbler-ish? | Hegurajima, jp | may 2018

    Agree its one or other of the Arctic complex but beyond that it's not identifiable to species in the absence of a sound file. Higher quality images might provide some clues. Grahame
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