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<blockquote data-quote="sichuan jiujiu" data-source="post: 3408257" data-attributes="member: 79196"><p>Hi Tom,</p><p>The thrush obviously is Long-tailed. Note that half-moon pattern behind the cheeks. Also - on the flight photo - it appears to have white in the outer tail feathers - a mark that distinguishes it from Chinese Thrush. However this is not always very conspicuous. </p><p>Referring the Phyllos: ID is much easier if putting together ALL available information: Behavior, voice as well as plumage. To make an 100%ID on the basis of photographs only seems quite questionable to me. Apart from the shape of supercilium, colour of rump and the features of the crown-stripe I wouldn't give to much weight on general plumage features: There seems to be too much variation (fresh-worn, light conditions, the position the bird hold its head or wings etc). </p><p>Also, in a vivid bird flock containing a good number of Phyllo species, it is quite inevitable to confuse some of the birds while taking photographs.</p><p></p><p><strong>Claudia's</strong> has a very distinctive song and even more obvious, it does the typical wing flicking on only one side. </p><p><strong>Emei Leaf Warbler</strong> is a bit bulkier and so its behavior appears heavier, not as swift as the smaller Phyllos, and you'll barely see it hovering or feeding from underneath the foliage. Additionally it has this unmistakable mega-trill.</p><p><strong>Eastern-crowned</strong> has yellowish undertail coverts and a wedge-shaped supercilium that is broader at rear. </p><p><strong>Large-billed</strong> has a strong supercilium that points downward at rear. Also it lacks a crown-stripe on its quite dark cap.</p><p><strong>Kloss's</strong> has quite similar features as Claudia's but does not do the wing thing. Also it has a quite high pitched whistle song. </p><p></p><p>My guess:</p><p>1. Emei or Large billed (head-crown not really visible on picture)</p><p>2.-5. Kloss's or Claudia's</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p>Roland</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sichuan jiujiu, post: 3408257, member: 79196"] Hi Tom, The thrush obviously is Long-tailed. Note that half-moon pattern behind the cheeks. Also - on the flight photo - it appears to have white in the outer tail feathers - a mark that distinguishes it from Chinese Thrush. However this is not always very conspicuous. Referring the Phyllos: ID is much easier if putting together ALL available information: Behavior, voice as well as plumage. To make an 100%ID on the basis of photographs only seems quite questionable to me. Apart from the shape of supercilium, colour of rump and the features of the crown-stripe I wouldn't give to much weight on general plumage features: There seems to be too much variation (fresh-worn, light conditions, the position the bird hold its head or wings etc). Also, in a vivid bird flock containing a good number of Phyllo species, it is quite inevitable to confuse some of the birds while taking photographs. [B]Claudia's[/B] has a very distinctive song and even more obvious, it does the typical wing flicking on only one side. [B]Emei Leaf Warbler[/B] is a bit bulkier and so its behavior appears heavier, not as swift as the smaller Phyllos, and you'll barely see it hovering or feeding from underneath the foliage. Additionally it has this unmistakable mega-trill. [B]Eastern-crowned[/B] has yellowish undertail coverts and a wedge-shaped supercilium that is broader at rear. [B]Large-billed[/B] has a strong supercilium that points downward at rear. Also it lacks a crown-stripe on its quite dark cap. [B]Kloss's[/B] has quite similar features as Claudia's but does not do the wing thing. Also it has a quite high pitched whistle song. My guess: 1. Emei or Large billed (head-crown not really visible on picture) 2.-5. Kloss's or Claudia's Regards, Roland [/QUOTE]
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