Willow Warbler or Chiffchaff please ? (1 Viewer)

[10ForCash]

Sorry for the poor photos, taken through the window !
Now I think Willow Warbler because of the pale legs, the longer primary projection and the unevenly spaced primary tips but then I look at another angle and I think possible Chiffchaff, I'm still learning and trying to get might head around these two warblers. All Photos are the same bird. Thanks for any help 🙏

 

[Butty]

Willow warbler (long primaries) with dark legs (and pale toes).

 

[10ForCash]

Thanks Butty 👍

 

[10ForCash]

Are the toes of a chiffchaff always dark along with legs ? Willow Warbler generally have paler legs but this one in the photo has darker legs but because the toes are lighter that's another good I.d for Willow Warbler? Cheers

 

[Butty]

Forget toes, they don't count. And the tarsus ( = 'leg') can be either colour in either species - but usually isn't. Sorted! 🤪

 

[10ForCash]

Great 😂😂👍

 

[lou salomon]

looks very grey, so possibly scandinavian/taiga ssp. acredula. In my experience they are also more prone to have dark legs than nominate trochilus.

 

[10ForCash]

Interesting!! Thanks 🙏

 

[Prestdj]

looks very grey, so possibly scandinavian/taiga ssp. acredula. In my experience they are also more prone to have dark legs than nominate trochilus.

thought the same as its very grey/brown looking