Jayan Thomas
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Kannur Warbler February 2025 (1 Viewer)
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Grahame Walbridge
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Its a Clamorous Reed Warbler ssp. brunnescens (aka Indian Reed Warbler) Jayan. Note heavy pink-based bill, well-marked dark loral spot, pale supercilium (strongest in front of eye), warm buff utc's + blueish-grey legs.
Grahame
Jayan Thomas
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Grahame, thank you for your id.
I have some doubts too. The same day I pictured the Clamorous Reed Warbler and it appeared bigger and with a long bill and different head pattern. The pictures are attached here.
Thank You
Jayan Thomas
I have some doubts too. The same day I pictured the Clamorous Reed Warbler and it appeared bigger and with a long bill and different head pattern. The pictures are attached here.
Thank You
Jayan Thomas
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Grahame Walbridge
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The latter bird has a weaker supercilium and apparently longer, more slender bill which has much dark distally to the lower mandible. These subtle differences are not an issue but evidence of the variation shown within the species. Both are clearly Clamorous Reed.
Grahame
Jayan Thomas
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Thank you Grahame for pointing out the species differences. Will keep in mind .
Jayan Thomas
