Panjin, Liaoning, China (1 Viewer)

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Owen Krout

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• Jul 10, 2018

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Came across an obvious recently fledged youngster on today's outing. It was clearly a Wagtail and the general pattern and a weak flush of yellow on the head made me think a possible fledgling Citrine Wagtail.

I found a seat in an adjacent shelter and waited around for half an hour, but no adults showed up to aid in the identification.

Anybody else with other thoughts?

 

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dwatsonbirder

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• Jul 10, 2018

• #2

Given the extent of white on the wing, I'd suggest a juv leucopsis white wagtail. Best to wait for confirmation, as I've only seen adult birds previously.

 

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Owen Krout

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• Jul 10, 2018

• #3

They are the most common Wagtail hereabouts, but the light flush of yellow and the facial pattern made me incline to Citrine.

 

dwatsonbirder

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• Jul 10, 2018

• #4

Citrine would have clearly demarcated gtr and median covert fringing forming 2 distinct wing bars, they're also a bit shorter tailed in appearance too. Check out this juv/2cy leucopsis for comparison http://www.birdskorea.org/Images/images2013/09/White-Wagtail_JPL.jpg

 

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johnallcock

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• Jul 10, 2018

• #5

I agree with this being a juvenile leucopsis. The yellow wash to the head is typical on a juvenile, and they usually also show slightly darker ear coverts, as on this bird. This combination can easily lead to confusion with Citrine Wagtail, but the wing pattern and structure fit White better than Citrine.

 

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Owen Krout

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• Jul 10, 2018

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Thanks! I've run into juvenile leucopsis before but hadn''t noticed the yellow wash before. Closer and with better lighting this time.