Sichuan, China - ID please? (2 Viewers)

[PaulShanghai]

These are a friend's from a trip around Sichuan this month. Any help much appreciated.

 

[Indobirder]

2.jpg looks like Ruddy Shelduck

 

[Ratal]

1)Buff Bellied Pipit
2) White-Backed Thrush
3) Ruddy Shelduck

 

[PaulShanghai]

Thank you

 

[Ratal]

Nice pics and great shot of that White-Backed Thrush!

 

[johnallcock]

I think the pipit should be Rosy. This breeds in Sichuan so would be expected in August (Buff-bellied is a more northerly breeder).
Also I think the broad, dark streaking on the mantle and flanks and pale pinkish legs favour Rosy over Buff-bellied or Water. However, the supercilium is not as pronounced as I would expect for Rosy - I wonder if this is due to the state of moult on this bird?

I agree with White-backed (aka Kessler's) Thrush and Ruddy Shelduck.

 

[PaulShanghai]

Thanks you all

 

[PaulShanghai]

One more - same area

 

[andyb39]

This looks like a Himalayan (Griffon) Vulture.