Pipit in Kyushu, Japan (1 Viewer)

[TWM]

Any ideas on this Pipit. Taken near Izumi, Kyushu ,Japan. Mid February

 

[foresttwitcher]

I suspect Olive-backed but I have only ever seen one (in Kyushu in February) so wait for confirmation from those with more experience.

 

[kuzeycem]

(Siberian) Buff-bellied Pipit

 

[johnallcock]

I suspect Olive-backed but I have only ever seen one (in Kyushu in February) so wait for confirmation from those with more experience.

Olive-backed would have a different head pattern (more obvious supercilium, black & white mark at rear of ear coverts) and would be more heavily streaked and more olive-toned above. I agree with @kuzeycem that it's Buff-bellied.

 

[TWM]

Thanks .

 

[foresttwitcher]

Olive-backed would have a different head pattern (more obvious supercilium, black & white mark at rear of ear coverts) and would be more heavily streaked and more olive-toned above. I agree with @kuzeycem that it's Buff-bellied.

Thanks for the correction John and apologies to TWM for the incorrect ID - I really must steer clear of pipits.