Did I see a Pied Wheatear at Point du Raz/ France?

Gestart door Alohabirder, juli 09, 2020, 00:09:12 AM

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Alohabirder

I would like to know, if my determination Pied Wheatear is right. Bird was very wet due to rainy weather.

Thanks a lot for any input.

Best regards, Achim

Es betrifft diese Beobachtung: https://observation.org/observation/195356673/.
1 Nonnensteinschmätzer - Oenanthe pleschanka
Datum: 2020-07-01
Standort: France - Finistère (29) (FR)

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migratorius

No, it is a very wet Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe).

JanHein

Alohabirder

Thank you JanHein!

I was unsure, since the black goes up a little at the outer tail feathers and the belly is quite dark. What makes it a sure Northern to you.

Best regards, Achim

migratorius

The grey back is typical for Northern. The black colour is its down, which is showing because it is so wet.

JanHein

Alohabirder

Thanks a lot for the explanation. Makes sense.

Best regards, Achim