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Phylloscopus sp. (Central Spain) (1 Viewer)
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RafaelMatias
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The problem here is the possibility of Iberian Chiffchaff. 2-4 are Willow Warblers imo, 5 is apparently also one (P6 is not emarginated), but I'd like to see more pics of #1.
RafaelMatias
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Legs of #3 are too pale for Iberian imo, but I agree PP is on the shorter side for WW; body seems quite bulky, and structurally it fits WW better to my eye.
The one that actually makes me more uncomfortable is #5, as emarginations to P5 only rule out Common Chiffchaff; legs and bill are also on the darker side (for WW) and bill and body structure seem too delicate and compact for WW; I also note that the under TC seem on the whitish side. These are hard birds to ID from single shots and I admit I've been a lot sharper at IDying them than I am now so obviously more opinions are very welcomed.
I am afraid number 1 is in its best pose in the given picture. There are no better side views of this bird. I can post different face angles if you want me to.
By the way, my mistake, I should have told you all to include the part of the bird you wanted to see in the extra pics.