Buntings and finch- Tokyo area (1 Viewer)

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abizid

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #1

Saw the following birds in Ukishima Marshes north east of Tokyo 10 days ago.

Would appreciate confirmation of the identities.

1- Pallas's Reed Bunting female
2- Ochre-rumped Bunting male
3- Pallas's Reed Bunting female/juvenile
4- Long-tailed Finch female

Thanks a lot in advance

 

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rockfowl

Mark Andrews

• Nov 12, 2012

• #2

Agree with all.

 

viator

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #3

Seconded

 

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abizid

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #4

based on the following link, I am not completely convinced on the identity of the third bird, and if it is not a Common Reed Bunting female:
http://orientalbirdimages.org/search.php?p=5&Bird_ID=1947&Bird_Family_ID=&pagesize=1

I first identified the bird because a smaller bill and absence of chestnut wing coverts, but more opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Abdel

 

rockfowl

Mark Andrews

• Nov 12, 2012

• #5

Yours is rather small billed with what looks like a relatively straight culmen. Compare the bill size and shape with the rather pale Reed Bunting that you linked too. The Reed shows a larger bill with a curved culmen.

 

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abizid

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #6

Thanks Mark!