Is the Japanese White-eye a migratory bird ? I see that a lot in my neighbourhood.
@torisagasi5 ай бұрын
That's interesting. Since the Japanese White-eye is not a migratory bird, I believe the species inhabiting Hong Kong is different from the Japanese White-eye; it's likely the Chestnut-flanked White-eye(Zosterops erythropleurus). It's a species with brownish flanks near the wings.
@markshen32805 ай бұрын
The Google website sites the Japanese Tit as a sub-species of the Great Tit, or the North American Black-capped Chickadee. What is your opinion ?
@torisagasi5 ай бұрын
The information I know is that until 2005, it was believed to be a subspecies of the Japanese Tit and the Great Tit. However, through DNA identification research, it was classified into three species: Parus major, Parus cinereus, and Parus minor. Therefore, it is now considered not to be a subspecies. Detailed research papers seem to be available here: academic.oup.com/biolinnean/article/86/2/153/2691566?login=false
The MALE Chinese Blackbird we see in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 SAR is entirely black with iridescent hues of blue, but the FEMALE is rather brown in contrast and colour.
@torisagasi5 ай бұрын
I'd like to see the Chinese Blackbird as well. This bird is occasionally spotted in Japan. If it's found in Japan, it might create a festive atmosphere with many people rushing to see and photograph it 😂 Its song is similar to that of the Japanese thrush.