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Forrest FONG
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Pale Martin
« on: Apr 5th, 2006, 11:55pm » |
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Pale Martin Riparia diluta fokhiensis 05/4/2006 Tai Sang Wai 大生圍
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Paul Leader
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« Reply #1 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 6:40am » |
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Again this is a Pale martin Riparia diluta fokhiensis and not a Sand Martin - see my comments with regard to Neil's posting yeasterday under Bird id.
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Re: Pale Martin
« Reply #2 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 8:38am » |
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Paul, Thanks for your clarification that it should be a Pale Martin. Cheers, Forrest
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Re: Pale Martin
« Reply #3 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 9:49pm » |
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Hi Paul, Below are 3 more photos showing their front view and wing underpart. According to "A Field Guide to the Birds of SE Asia" by Craig Robson, the Pale Martin lacks dark smudging on centre of breast/upper belly. Do you think the birds in the photos are having this feature? Cheers, Forrest
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