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Phylloscopus spp. (Central Spain) (1 Viewer)

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Sergio López Martín
Phylloscopus collybita? Picture taken in Guadalajara (Central Spain) during January 2018.
 

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Certainly looks like a Common Chiffchaff even with the crucial parts concealed by vegetation. What is the alternative? Aren't all Iberian Chiffchaffs in Africa in January?
 
It looks like, but a shot showing primary projection would help to exclude Iberian Chiffchaff (that usually winters in Africa).
 
Very interesting. If you could just give me a more detailed explanation on how to tell between an Iberian and a Common chiffchaff I would be very grateful (pictures are welcomed :) ).

I have more pictures with the head looking to other sides, but the wing remains covered.
 
Very interesting. If you could just give me a more detailed explanation on how to tell between an Iberian and a Common chiffchaff I would be very grateful (pictures are welcomed :) ).

I have more pictures with the head looking to other sides, but the wing remains covered.

That's the point : the main feature are the primary projections, not seen on your photo.

There's an explanation here.

PP of Iberian Chiffy would be about 80% against 50/60% in Common Chiffy.
 
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