Warbler, Side, Turkey (1 Viewer)

[tom tams]

I took these images in Side, Turkey 07/04/2024. Given the location could it possibly be a Caspian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus fuscus) @kuzeycem @Grahame Walbridge @Brian J Small

 

[kuzeycem]

Hi,
It certainly could be, but at least I don't know of any safe way to distinguish between the ssp without measurements and/or DNA (except for 'grey morph' fuscus probably).
Perhaps others might be more helpful.

 

[lou salomon]

rel. fresh plumage supports ssp. fuscus, as many if not most of them moult during winter (different to nominate scirpaceus).

 

[tom tams]

rel. fresh plumage supports ssp. fuscus, as many if not most of them moult during winter (different to nominate scirpaceus).

Many thanks Lou

 

[tom tams]

Hi,
It certainly could be, but at least I don't know of any safe way to distinguish between the ssp without measurements and/or DNA (except for 'grey morph' fuscus probably).
Perhaps others might be more helpful.

Many Thanks Kuzeycem