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Rufous-capped Babbler 紅頭穗鶥

It looks more like a common tailorbird (長尾縫葉鶯).  Rufous-capped babbler doesn't look so 'slim'.  Also, the throat doesn't look like that of a rufous-capped babbler.  
Manson Tsang
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You're welcome, tsa.  Indeed, we learn from each other and that's one of the main aspects the forum can offer.

Actually, female common tailorbird has a tail of more reasonable length.  So the bird in the photo may be a female.  It also appears to have some dark feather bases on face and throat but rufous-capped babbler doesn't.

Their call is different.  You will have many chances to get familiarize with their calls.

Rufous-capped babblers seem to appear in a limited area.  So far I only see them in TPK.  Hope the above helps.
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