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    Warbler

    Relatively frequent migrant there, even seen in in the centre of the city by Lyabi House
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    Is it Zappy’s or White-and-blue Flycatcher?

    Not the best to ask, as it is some time since I saw either. However it seems an interesting example and as you have had no replies. Zappey's - blue throat and bib, grayish wash to flanks. B&W -black throat and bib, clean white flanks. This appears to have blackish throat, blue bib and clean...
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    1cy lark from southern Spain

    I totally agree that to my eyes this has nothing going for it in respect of Lesser/Mediterranean ST Lark. I had always thought that Skylarks was much plainer in the face pattern and had a rufous panel in the wing that this bird doesn't show. It immediately reminded me of Greater ST Lark and...
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    A Week in Morocco May 2024

    I think there is some confusion regarding Maghreb Lark and this is not helped by the current taxonomic status. Clements doesn't recognise the species, having relumped nominate and randonii back into Crested a couple of years back. IOC still recognises the species with the two subspecies. The...
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    A Week in Morocco May 2024

    I honestly don't think it is that simple. The drought has all but destroyed the Halfa grass, which is their favourite nest sites. Even last year birds were nesting in the remaining small bushes (and not doing so well apparently). This year ADW was very tricky and usually the last species we...
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    Hume's Lark?

    I delayed responding as I was actually watching Hume's Larks in Uzbekistan the day before this posting arrived. Neck patches are possible on Hume's Larks but are normally very difficult to see. In fact, the bird neck stretching in the photo attached is probably the first time I have actually...
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    Ficedula flycat, today at Marrakesh, Morocco.

    I agree -from trips in Marrakech I ended up with hundreds of photos in Apr 22 to add to many more in earlier autumns and came to no clear view. Every combination seems possible. Forehead patch variable, wing markings variable, and tail pattern variable. The only other thing I can offer is that...
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    Ficedula flycat, today at Marrakesh, Morocco.

    From experience, Pied Fly's are one of the commonest migrants around Marrakech at this time of year. Atlas Fly is very scarce north of the Atlas, and whilst Iberian are also plentiful, I agree that this looks like a nominate. I think the points have been listed. Small forehead patch, reduced...
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    Eurasian Curlew or Whimbrel? Tajikistan

    I agree, although difficult to tell with this set. The face pattern can't be seen well enough. The bill seems to have the 'straight then drop' of this species rather than the progressive curve of a curlew. The whole of the primaries on the upper wing are dark, whilst on curlew the inner...
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    Bird from Sardinia

    Not so sure. The plumage is very worn, however the black and white pattern on the primary edge and the lack of white edges to a short tail suggest Woodlark.
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    Grey throated martin? March26. SE of Iran

    No idea how you would separate obsoleta rock martin (pale crag Martin) from Grey-throated based upon these photos.
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    Warblers - Samarkand, Uzbekistan

    There are 2 different (sub)species of LW in Uzbekistan. The mountain breeding althaea, and the lowland breeding halimodendri. They are separable in the field, albeit tricky, and both are present around Samarkand. I wouldn't be surprised if this accounts for the differences you have seen.
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    Korhaan in the Kalahari - help needed

    The back is heavily marked with white chevrons in the OP. I had always believed this was a feature of Red-crested.
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    Uzbekistan raptors & warbler

    Happy to have a go at BOC in these circumstances, but as with the Chiffchaff sometimes you need better images. The Harriers are a good example, I can count number of primaries here, for example probably wouldn't be able to tell Monty's from Pallif
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    Raptor and corvid, Uzbekistan

    You may like to look back on an earlier of my threads re Uzbekistan " Chiffchaff sp - Kyzylkum desert, Uzbekistan 30 May 22" hopefully the link works
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    Raptor and corvid, Uzbekistan

    Rook is a relatively plentiful species along the river valley agricultural areas in Uzbekistan. I too suspect it is a Rook
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    Raptor and corvid, Uzbekistan

    I know from personal experience that some of the Chiffchaffs in Uzbekistan are very confusing and have considered a wide range of species/subspecies to find a match. I have even had local guides shrug their shoulders and say 'had them before & dont know'. Certainly I can advise to get as may...
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    Atlas Wheatear - Oenanthe seebohmi ?

    The video is enlightening. I have never seen either Maghreb or Atlas tail-dipping like this bird. I have also just about managed to free frame the video on the open wing. It appears black, both on upper side and underside. If correct (I am only doing it on a smart phone) this rules out Atlas...
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    Atlas Wheatear - Oenanthe seebohmi ?

    It is perhaps interesting that Collins 3rd edition concentrates on the separation of Maghreb from Finsch's. Normally their ranges don't meet. Perhaps this is the one occasion it is of use
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    Atlas Wheatear - Oenanthe seebohmi ?

    Handbook of the Birds of the Western Palearctic (2 volume passerines book by Shirahai etc) describes it fully
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    Atlas Wheatear - Oenanthe seebohmi ?

    Superficially I does look like O. seebohmi, but there are a number of points that don't ring true to me. I have never seen one with grey lores. The back is a bit dark. The wings don't seem long enough - normally the tips reach the inner edge of the black terminal bar on the tail,. The...
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    Desert Lark, Oman, end of February 2024

    I agree with you ID. Desert Lark tend to reflect the colouration of the rocks in their home range. They are therefore extremely variable both locally and across the whole of the species range.
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    Diver ID please?

    Android has a split screen function (and has for many years - 10+ at a guess) I have never used as I find it annoying - but it is there. Both screens can be zoomed independently if you wish (I never have had the wish) But we are digressing from Divers
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    Diver ID please?

    I agree. The compare function is alive and well and sitting on Collins for Android. You can select up to 6 species to compare images side by side. It is on the left hand 'burger' index and simply select 'compare'. Not sure how the certainty of statements saying it can't be done have entered...
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    Morocco again! Guelmim, Agadir and Oukaimeden

    In general the whole country is in the sixth year of drought. Dayet Srij has been dry since spring 2020, when it was only a few puddles anyway. No other lakes have any water. There was no rain this winter only odd showers. The Halfa has degraded to the point that it is no longer binding sand...
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