Reed Warbler, Tajikistan, May 19 (1 Viewer)

[PhilSteiner]

I saw this bird on May 19 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Am I correct in IDing this as a Common Reed Warbler? It was smaller than Clamorous Reed Warblers, which were also present, and exhibited different behavior. It appears to have pale legs, rather long primary projection, and a short supercilium that does not extend beyond eye, which seems to separate it from Blyth’s Reed Warbler. It also appears to have a longer bill and head than Marsh Warbler, plus Common Reed Warbler would be more likely based on range.

Thanks for any input!

 

[Grahame Walbridge]

I saw this bird on May 19 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Am I correct in IDing this as a Common Reed Warbler? It was smaller than Clamorous Reed Warblers, which were also present, and exhibited different behavior. It appears to have pale legs, rather long primary projection, and a short supercilium that does not extend beyond eye, which seems to separate it from Blyth’s Reed Warbler. It also appears to have a longer bill and head than Marsh Warbler, plus Common Reed Warbler would be more likely based on range.

Thanks for any input!

It is a Blyth's Reed Phil, pp is rather short for Common and, crucially, its emarginated on 3, 4 5 consequently ruling out Common. Suspect one would need better images to nail Common Reed in Tajikistan where Blyth's is very much the default.

Grahame

 

[PhilSteiner]

Thanks for the explanation!