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S. Africa - Common Fiscal or Fiscal Flycatcher? (1 Viewer)

BobbyJim

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I'm struggling again. I think I have it and then look again and change my mind.
I'm going for 1 -3 to be flycatchers and 4 & 5 to be fiscals. Ask me again in five minutes and I'll have changed my mind again.
Expert help required please.
 

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You are correct, look at the bill : flycatchers show a thin, flat bill and fiscal (shrike) show a slightly hooked, thick bill.
 
Thanks Valery. Your time and effort in replying to my post is much appreciated.
I am pleased that somehow I succeeded in getting the fiscals and the flycatchers correct. I'm also pleased to have photographed a Hartlaub's Gull but a tad disappointed not to have a slender-billed gull. However, they are listed as rare vagrants in South Africa which is why I wasn't confident in my ID.
Thanks again,
Bob
 
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