balo Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 This picture was taken by a tourist a few days ago outside Chiang Mai . He is a birdwatcher but didn't recognize the species. I don't know anything about birds myself so if you know what kind of bird it is I will pass on the information. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitmig Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I guess some sort of bulbul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 It looks like a bulbul of some kind, but doesn't seem to fit any of the local species! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshawk Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 it has combined elements of a few species of bulbuls found in the region, maybe a morph... (or a photoshop job ) where exactly was it photo'd ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchtouch Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I saw this morning two little birds that really looked like humming birds. But they were green. Are humming birds common here? I live in Lopburi. They looked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I saw this morning two little birds that really looked like humming birds. But they were green. Are humming birds common here? I live in Lopburi. They looked great! There are no hummingbirds in Thailand. They could be sunbirds, possibly Olive-backed, which is the commonest and most widespread species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 it has combined elements of a few species of bulbuls found in the region, maybe a morph... (or a photoshop job )where exactly was it photo'd ? Agreed, Goshawk. I never thought of a photoshop job, but you could well be right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiMouse Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Oh cute. It is in fact a LBaWJay. Quite common around Thailand and Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickcyclist Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 or, maybe Yahina I guess some sort of bulbul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 or, maybe YahinaI guess some sort of bulbul? I think you're probably right, Trickcyclist. Try Striated Yuhina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) or, maybe YahinaI guess some sort of bulbul? I think you're probably right, Trickcyclist. Try Striated Yuhina. Thanks I have compared other photos of Striated Yuhina and they seem to match so I will pass on the information to him. Looks like this is a common bird in Asia. Edited February 19, 2010 by balo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshawk Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks I have compared other photos of Striated Yuhina and they seem to match so I will pass on the information to him. i wouldn't be too hasty there... unless i'm the only one seeing a dash of bright yellow on this birds lores and forehead, then you can surely rule out Striated Yuhina - they don't posses those colourations on those areas.. else that, it does appear to be Yuhina 'ish (not too common in northern Thailand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isanbirder Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Thanks I have compared other photos of Striated Yuhina and they seem to match so I will pass on the information to him. i wouldn't be too hasty there... unless i'm the only one seeing a dash of bright yellow on this birds lores and forehead, then you can surely rule out Striated Yuhina - they don't posses those colourations on those areas.. else that, it does appear to be Yuhina 'ish (not too common in northern Thailand) I took the yellow to be pollen or something of that sort; it didn't appear regular enough to be a plumage feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goshawk Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I took the yellow to be pollen that is quite possible & probably correct... (i hope so, 'cos there isn't any other Yuhina species in the world that conforms fully to the OP's photo/description/colouration) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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