Hooded Wheatear? (1 Viewer)

[Orvany24]

Israel, Timna Valley, this week.

Thanks in advance.


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[mummymonkey]

Looks like one but the tail is a bit odd and hard to see. Which I guess is why you're asking

 

[andyb39]

Yes it is - 1st-winter male, presumably.

 

[Parker]

Looks fine for 1st win Male Hooded. I think we’re seeing the underside of the tail & it’s a little tatty looking.

 

[Orvany24]

Thanks to all. The wind is blowing and messing up the plumage, but the distinctly long bill is unique to Hooded, I believe.

 

[Nutcracker]

..., but the distinctly long bill is unique to Hooded, I believe.

Obviously not a confusion species here, but White-crowned also has a distinctly long bill