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wuwu1277

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• Sep 19, 2020

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Hi,: I took these two photos at two different locations in Singapore, this morning. Are they both Asian Paradise Flycatchers? Thank you very much in advance.

 

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viator

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• Sep 19, 2020

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Amur Paradise Flycatcher

 

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wuwu1277

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• Sep 19, 2020

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Hi, viator: Thank you so much!

 

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wuwu1277

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• Sep 21, 2020

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Blyth's paradise FC?

Hi,: Got another photo of an Asian Paradise flycatcher in Singapore today. By comparing the photo with yesterday ones, I guess this is a Blyth's Paradise Flycatcher rather than Amur Paradise FC. Can I have your confirmation. Thanks a lot in advance!

 

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viator

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• Sep 21, 2020

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Amur has a clear cut off between the black on its throat vs grey upper breast whereas Blyth's is more gradual.

See these;
https://singaporebirds.com/species/blyths-paradise-flycatcher/
https://singaporebirds.com/species/amur-paradise-flycatcher/

A back view isn't best with shadows etc but I think you're probably right here.

 

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andyb39

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• Sep 21, 2020

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Yes, the second bird looks more like Blyth's - the crown contrasts with the rest of the head and the throat seems to grade into the breast - but it's better to be cautious with these, as their appearance can vary significantly according to the light conditions.

 

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wuwu1277

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• Sep 21, 2020

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viator said:

Amur has a clear cut off between the black on its throat vs grey upper breast whereas Blyth's is more gradual.

See these;
https://singaporebirds.com/species/blyths-paradise-flycatcher/
https://singaporebirds.com/species/amur-paradise-flycatcher/

A back view isn't best with shadows etc but I think you're probably right here.

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Dear viator and Andy: Thank both of you so much! I did not manage to get a photo of the front. Just now I checked with my friend who took photos of the same bird, and confirm a more gradual grey from its throat to breast, as attached. Thank you so much, again!:flyaway:

 

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andyb39

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• Sep 21, 2020

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wuwu1277 said:

Dear viator and Andy: Thank both of you so much! I did not manage to get a photo of the front. Just now I checked with my friend who took photos of the same bird, and confirm a more gradual grey from its throat to breast, as attached. Thank you so much, again!:flyaway:

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Was this in the Healing Garden? There's been a bird there this morning with a lot of yellow on the bill (rather like this one), which has been confusing me.

 

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wuwu1277

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• Sep 21, 2020

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andyb39 said:

Was this in the Healing Garden? There's been a bird there this morning with a lot of yellow on the bill (rather like this one), which has been confusing me.

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Yes, it was around the healing garden area. I guess more than one...maybeo