Mystery Finch near Warrington (1 Viewer)

alanp

Well-known member

• Dec 5, 2019

• #1

Some one has just sent me this photo of a bird in her garden near Warrington. At first I thought it was a Siskin but it looks a bit unusual with its rather black cheeks, so not sure if that's what it is.

 

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Steve Lister

Senior Birder, ex County Recorder, Garden Moths.

• Dec 5, 2019

• #2

Looks like some sort of weaver in transitional plumage.

 

Joern Lehmhus

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• Dec 5, 2019

• #3

Think it is indeed a weaver, most likely a yellow-crowned Bishop ( Euplectes afer ssp. afer)?

 

Steve Arlow

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• Dec 5, 2019

• #4

An escaped weaver species

 

alanp

Well-known member

• Dec 5, 2019

• #5

Joern Lehmhus said:

Think it is indeed a weaver, most likely a yellow-crowned Bishop ( Euplectes afer ssp. afer)?

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Many thanks for the quick ID. An interesting bird for someones garden list even if its an escapee.

 

Andy Adcock

Worst person on Birdforum

• Dec 5, 2019

• #6

A bit like Streaked Weaver?

 

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Joern Lehmhus

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• Dec 5, 2019

• #7

andyadcock said:

A bit like Streaked Weaver?

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wouldn´t show yellow feathers on breast and flanks

 

Jean FRANCOIS

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• Dec 5, 2019

• #8

Joern Lehmhus said:

Think it is indeed a weaver, most likely a yellow-crowned Bishop ( Euplectes afer ssp. afer)?

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Agree
Jean

 

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Simon Wates

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• Dec 5, 2019

• #9

Not doubting the ID (1st yr male?) but Yellow-crowned Bishop is in full breeding plumage down here in S.Portugal at the moment - and still breeding, they do so in the autumn.