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Fringillidae series : Finch | 燕雀科 : 雀 | liewwk Nature -1 [update 20241210]

The family Fringillidae encompasses 152 genera and 677 species of finches worldwide. They feed on fruits, seeds, and insects. The genus Passer, commonly referred to as sparrows, consists of small birds that are very similar in size and plumage. Typically, their upper body is mottled with brown and black, which is why they are colloquially known as sparrows. They have 9 primary feathers on their wings, with the pale feather edges on the outer feathers (except the first) slightly expanded at the base and near the tip, forming two faint crossbars, which become particularly prominent during flight. Their beaks are short, stout, and strong, shaped like a cone, with a slightly curved culmen.

雀科Fringillidae 世界雀科鸟类共有152属677种. 以果实，种子和昆虫为食。麻雀属Passer概属小型鸟，它们的大小、体色甚相近。一般上体呈棕、黑色的斑杂状，因而俗称麻雀。初级飞羽9枚，外侧飞羽的淡色羽缘（第一枚除外）在羽基和近端处，形稍扩大，互相骈缀，略成两道横斑状，在飞翔时尤见明显。嘴短粗而强壮，呈圆锥状，嘴峰稍曲。

51. Scarlet Finch, 血雀, Carpodacus sipahi, シュイロマシコ

 

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51. Scarlet Finch, 血雀, Carpodacus sipahi, シュイロマシコ

update 202412

One of the standout birds at Baihualing, Yunnan, China is often seen as a highlight by both locals and visitors. Whenever someone spots or photographs one, it becomes big news in the village, quickly drawing bird enthusiasts and photographers to the area. This one shows up unexpectedly, as it did this time to take a drink, it captivates everyone around. It is a beautiful bird, with the female being particularly striking.

在中国云南百花岭，这种突出的鸟类常常被认为是当地居民和游客的亮点之一。每当有人发现或者拍摄到它时，就会在村里引起轰动，很快吸引大量鸟类爱好者和摄影爱好者前来。这次它出乎意料地出现，来喝水，吸引了周围所有人的目光。这是一种美丽的鸟，雌鸟尤其引人注目。

202412, Baihualing, Yunan, China

 

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Stenostiridae series | 玉鹟科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [20241207]

Stenostiridae, or the fairy flycatchers,[1] are a family of small passerine birds proposed as a result of recent discoveries in molecular systematics.[2] They are also referred to as stenostirid warblers. [WIki]

 

 

51. Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail, 黄腹扇尾鹟, 黃腹扇尾鶲, Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus, キバラオウギビタキ

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51. Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail, 黄腹扇尾鹟, 黃腹扇尾鶲, Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus, キバラオウギビタキ

An active little bird with a bright yellow belly and a pale-tipped fan-like tail. Most common in foothill and submontane broadleaf forests, where it forages energetically and acrobatically in the middle and lower levels, often with fulvettas, warblers, and other small passerines in mixed-species foraging flocks. Very similar in shape to fantails but much smaller, and actually more closely related to tits. Song is a series of high “tsit” notes interspersed with twitters and trills. Call is often repeated at length, akin to a song, but much simpler, a series of high “tsip” notes. [Ebird]

An active little bird with a bright yellow belly and a pale-tipped fan-like tail. Most common in foothill and submontane broadleaf forests, where it forages energetically and acrobatically in the middle and lower levels, often with fulvettas, warblers, and other small passerines in mixed-species foraging flocks. Very similar in shape to fantails but much smaller, and actually more closely related to tits. Song is a series of high “tsit” notes interspersed with twitters and trills. Call is often repeated at length, akin to a song, but much simpler, a series of high “tsip” notes.

update 202412

One of the most active birds, behaving much like a fantail. While it’s not a lifer for me—I previously recorded it in Northern Thailand—it’s still a challenge to spot here in Yunnan, China. Thankfully, luck was on our side, and we managed to witness it spreading its tail, giving us a few great moments for some good photo opportunities.

这是一只非常活跃的小鸟，行为举止有点像扇尾鹟。虽然对我来说不算新记录（之前在泰国北部拍摄过），但在中国云南也并不容易拍到。不过幸运的是，我们得以目睹它展开尾羽的瞬间还给了我们一些宝贵的拍摄机会。

202412, Baihualing, Yunan, China

 

 

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