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Redstarts / UAE (1 Viewer)
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StuartReeves
Local rarity
Shah Hi,
I'm wondering Persian Wheatear for the 1st image..seeing the rufous edge to the tail? Unsure if it occurs in your area?
The second image looks like an Imm/fem.Black Redstart...wouldn't like to comment on race.
Good shots!...and a happy New Year
My thoughts also; I can't remember the English name for the Persian-wheatear type that occurs in the Gulf, but (if I remember correctly) it should be chrysopigia.
lammergeier05
Daniele Mitchell
For shot #1, I suggest Mourning Wheatear. The bird clearly lacks the rufous undertail coverts and grey belly found in O. xanthoprymna chrysopygia. Bird shows darker wings than Finsch's Wheatear.
