Paul Chapman
Well-known member
Both birds had a white rump but all black tail lacking the tail pattern of Caspian Stonechat in my view.
The first three images were taken on 7th May 2018 at Gveleti near the Russian border. I identified the bird as a European Stonechat on the basis of the narrow collar and extensive wash to the underparts.
The second two images were taken on 11th May 2018 near Dedoplis and the Chachuna Managed Reserve further east near the Azerbaijan border. I identified the bird as a Siberian Stonechat on the basis of the broader collar and the more restricted orange breast patch.
Very happy to be educated and all help gratefully received.
Many thanks
Paul
The first three images were taken on 7th May 2018 at Gveleti near the Russian border. I identified the bird as a European Stonechat on the basis of the narrow collar and extensive wash to the underparts.
The second two images were taken on 11th May 2018 near Dedoplis and the Chachuna Managed Reserve further east near the Azerbaijan border. I identified the bird as a Siberian Stonechat on the basis of the broader collar and the more restricted orange breast patch.
Very happy to be educated and all help gratefully received.
Many thanks
Paul