Black browed Reed Warbler. (1 Viewer)

[Jayan Thomas]

Hello Sirs,
Saw and photographed this warbler on 10 th November 2023 at Kannur , Kerala, South India. Is it a Black browed Reed warbler or a Paddyfield Warbler ?

 

[Paul Leader]

Paddyfield. Head pattern, especially lateral crown stripes too poorly marked for BBRW, upperparts too pale, and structure (proportionately long tailed) fit PW rather than BBRW. Dark-tipped lower mandible also classic PW.