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[Hong Kong] Asian Koel [Light Plumage?]

Asian Koel [Light Plumage?]

Is it usual for such a light coloured plumage on an Asian Koel?

Seen at Long Valley 29th August.

Apologies for the quality! Looks like I have a lens problem.

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Yes, this bird is unusually pale.
It doesn't look quite as pale as the bird photographed at Mai Po last year (http://www.hkbws.org.hk/BBS/view ... &extra=page%3D1). I don't know whether it may be the same bird in adult plumage, or if not whether it's related somehow.

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Thanks for the information. I hadn't seen those pictures before so it was interesting to compare them.

I think the bird I saw was not as light as that and was more of a cream to light sandy brown. As you say it could be the same bird as Mai Po but in adult plumage. Still very impressive in the sunlight!

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