17 September 2011

Little olive drab bird

The bush is so full of these little drab birds that are difficult to identify. Usually they are little grey ones, but this one is slightly brighter than grey, with a beak that appears to be a slightly out of alignment and beady little eyes.


When I am feeling more academic I will consult my field guide. For now I'll just enjoy it for what it is - a little olive drab bird.

UPDATE - 17 September 2011: I believe it is a Sombre Greenbul.
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6 comments:

  1. Tatjana Parkacheva17 September 2011 at 08:46

    Excellent and very nice photo.

    Regards and best wishes

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  2. Eileen Mariane aka Marmsk17 September 2011 at 13:27

    Your photos are just amazing!!

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  3. SAPhotographs (Joan)18 September 2011 at 08:03

    It is a Cape White-eye Max. :)

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  4. Max-e18 September 2011 at 08:35

    Hi Joan, this one is defintely the Sombre Greenbul. It does not have the distinctive white msrking circling the eye, but has a pale whitish eye. You will also see that the tail feathers are longer. I have a photo of a Cape White eye here http://themaxefiles.blogspot.com/search?q=white+eye

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  5. mariondejong22 September 2011 at 20:07

    Great picture, beautiful bird.
    Best regards, marion
    The netherlands

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  6. Judy23 September 2011 at 16:10

    I like the trace of gold in his wings and tail...
    But those eyes - I don't think he is friendly...

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