Request id possible Wheatear sp. seen Sharm El Sheikh (1 Viewer)

[Earnest lad]

I spotted the bird on the outskirts of town. This was 15th December 2023; and with the backdrop of bright sunlight, unfortunately the photographs are heavily silohouetted. I thought of Hooded Wheatear, but wondered about the very pale throat/lower cheek. I imagine it must be an immature or juvenile bird. However I am not experienced with Wheatears. Please may I request advice.

 

[Harrybongo]

Hi. Looks OK for a hooded.... long thin/slender bill, quite a large head and long tail, female, I think?

 

[Earnest lad]

Hi. Looks OK for a hooded.... long thin/slender bill, quite a large head and long tail, female, I think?

Thank you so much. I was thinking along those lines but with a second opinion I feel more confident now. Best wishes

 

[KenM]

Gotta be init.👍

 

[Harrybongo]

Thank you so much. I was thinking along those lines but with a second opinion I feel more confident now. Best wishes

And, best wishes to you too, merry Chrimb! 👍

 

[Earnest lad]

Gotta be init.👍

Many thanks for strengthening the decision!

 

[Earnest lad]

And, best wishes to you too, merry Chrimb! 👍

Your kindness is much appreciated. I perceive you have knowledge of birds of this part of the world.

 

[Harrybongo]

Your kindness is much appreciated. I perceive you have knowledge of birds of this part of the world.

Hi. Not really, I'm just trying to learn as many, European/mid eastern and N American, species as I can! 😮........ still, so many too learn!!...... I reckon I'll get there in about mmmmm........ 50 years or so! 😂.

 

[Earnest lad]

Hi. Not really, I'm just trying to learn as many, European/mid eastern and N American, species as I can! 😮........ still, so many too learn!!...... I reckon I'll get there in about mmmmm........ 50 years or so! 😂.

That's interesting. I wish you well. Your advice so far has been much appreciated!

 

[Harrybongo]

That's interesting. I wish you well. Your advice so far has been much appreciated!

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