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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sumit" data-source="post: 1437283" data-attributes="member: 1853">>> I don't think that it is definitely anything!I'd agree with that for this one.I am fairly certain that it is not a Blunt-winged that I know. But A. concinens has much racial variation and I am familiar only with stevensi which is found in eastern India. Haringtoni and hokrae occur in the northwest of the subcontinent and I have no idea what they look like in real life. I understand that the taxonomy of this species is yet not fully resolved and there are significant variations in plumage, colour, moult schedule etc. making individuals difficult to allocate. Complexities such as these, perhaps, makes an individual acro. difficult to pin down, especially if it is in moult or if the plumage shows wear. In my experience, either birds like these are immediately identified by someone who is familiar with the bird or they become a part of a missing piece that finds a home once more is known about birds of the type. Often, someone, posts a similar image and that throws more light.Fair to say that many who are experienced with reed birds of our region have had a look at this bird (maybe not all the images posted here) but no one has been categorical about it despite fairly clear images covering many angles. It may have been easier with one dodgy image - that usually ends in a solution <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />.I have learnt to live with birds that are not fully understood/identified all the time. Time and more experience often helps. This bird was photographed in 2005 and has been dusted out twice. Another year and newer knowledge/eyes may bring rewarding answers. I am game with that rather than risk mislabeling a bird.Thanks to everyone for their time and interest. Much appreciated.Cheers!Sumit</blockquote>

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