Isn't this "taivana" Green-backed/Eastern Yellow Wagtail?
Mike Turnbull Author: ddavid Time: 17/04/2010 23:35
At this time of year many species of birds are in transiton from winter to breeding plumage - this can be pretty confusing for the observer. The "Yellow" Wagtail in the photos shows features that field guides describe as indicative of Citrine Wagtail i.e. pale-centered ear-coverts and a pale surround to the coverts. However, the deep yellow underparts, the large grey breast-patches and the fact that the supercilia do not join above the bill are, I think, more features of "taivana" Yellow Wagtail. So, I would agree with Mike on the id of this particular bird.
Breeding males are a lot easier - as previous photos show!!
dave Author: ypakwai Time: 17/04/2010 23:49
Dave
Thank you very much for the detailed replyAuthor: subbuteo Time: 18/04/2010 14:51
Saved me reviewing the photos on OBC- I saw the same bird and also thought it could be a Citrine- but was doubtful because of the greenish plumage on the back. Lots of easily identifiable Yellow Wagtails- this one stood out as unusual.
Thanks for information and the pictures.
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