michahellis from Israel?
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:41 am
I received some images from Amir. Anyone any idea about the ID of this bird?
hello,
i see no better option than michahellis. with such intense yellow legs barabensis would be the other contender but structure, primary pattern (black down to p5 only and large p10 mirror) and pencil streaks around eye and on crown definitely make this bird look like a mich. maybe a younger one (5cy) due to black bill mark though i suspect the black subterminal bill mark can be as pronounced as in this bird in older adults as well.
lou