Author: Patrick

Slender-billed Gull
Chroicocephalus genei

Post author By Patrick
Post date January 13, 2013

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized Gull
– slightly larger than Common Black-headed Gull
– diurnal migrant, to lesser extent nocturnal
– migrates in small to large flocks in formation

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei, AD
BIF0082, 12/12/2012, Merdja Zerga, Morocco, Mathias Putze

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei, AD
BIF0081, 12/12/2012, Merdja Zerga, Morocco, Mathias Putze

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei, AD
BIF0465, 26/02/2015, Shinas, Sultanate of Oman, Mathias Putze

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei, AD
BIF0466, 26/02/2015, Shinas, Sultanate of Oman, Mathias Putze

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei, 2CY
BIF0467, 20/02/2015, Taqah, Sultanate of Oman, Mathias Putze

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei, 2CY
BIF0468, 20/02/2015, Taqah, Sultanate of Oman, Mathias Putze

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei, 2CY
BIF0469, 20/02/2015, Taqah, Sultanate of Oman, Mathias Putze

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei, 2CY
BIF0470, 13/02/2015, Masirah, Sultanate of Oman, Mathias Putze

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei, 2CY, AD (left, background)
BIF0471, 13/02/2015, Masirah, Sultanate of Oman, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei, AD, calls in flight
BIF0083, 04/05/2012, Wadi-Al-Rayan, Egypt, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Bonaparte’s Gull
Common Black-headed Gull
Little Gull
Mediterranean Gull
Pallas’s Gull

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Corvidae – Crows

Northern Raven
Corvus corax

Post author By Patrick
Post date December 9, 2012

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– very large passerine, almost buzzard-sized
– non-migratory, but dispersal movements
– non-breeders can flock up to several hundreds

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Northern Raven Corvus c. corax
BIF0041, 30/11/2009, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Northern Raven Corvus c. corax
BIF0042, 30/11/2009, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Northern Raven Corvus c. corax
BIF0040, 30/11/2009, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Northern Raven Corvus c. corax, calls during dispersion
BIF0043, 02/11/2010, Altenfeld, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Western Jackdaw
Rook
Carrion Crow
Oriental Crow
Hooded Crow
Brown-necked Raven

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Paridae – Tits

Eurasian Blue Tit
Cyanistes caeruleus

Post author By Patrick
Post date December 1, 2012

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– small passerine, considerably smaller than a sparrow
– diurnal migrant
– migrates singly or in small to medium, in very loose flocks

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus
BIF0044, 27/10/2014, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus
BIF0074, 27/10/2014, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus
BIF0075, 27/10/2014, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus
BIF0076, 27/10/2014, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus
BIF3424, 29/11/2020, Bückwitz, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus, 2, flight call, social call
BIF0046, 29/10/2010, Altenfeld, Germany, Patrick Franke

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus, flight call
BIF2651, 25/01/2015, Mannhausen, Germany, Patrick Franke

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus, 2, flight call
BIF2652, 16/04/2017, Haselbacher Teiche, Germany, Patrick Franke

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus, 2, flight call
BIF2653, 31/12/2017, Darsswald, Germany, Patrick Franke

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus, flight call, social call
BIF2654, 26/12/2017, Prerow, Germany, Patrick Franke

Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes c. caeruleus, flight call
BIF2655, 02/02/2018, Werdauer Forst, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Sombre Tit (a) (v)
Marsh Tit (a) (v)
Caspian Tit (a) (v)
Willow Tit (a) (v)
African Blue Tit (a) (v)
Azure Tit (a) (v)
Great Tit (a) (v)
Cinereous Tit (a) (v)
Coal Tit (a) (v)

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Motacillidae – Pipits and Wagtails Wagtails

Citrine Wagtail
Motacilla citreola

Post author By Patrick
Post date November 14, 2012

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– sparrow-sized passerine
– mainly diurnal migrant, to lesser extent nocturnal
– migrates singly or in small flocks

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Citrine Wagtail Motacilla c. citreola, M AD
BIF0006, 02/06/2011, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Citrine Wagtail Motacilla c. citreola, F AD
BIF0091, 16/05/2011, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Citrine Wagtail Motacilla c. citreola, M AD
BIF0357, 10/06/2014, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Citrine Wagtail Motacilla c. citreola, M AD
BIF3314, 10/06/2014, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Citrine Wagtail Motacilla c. citreola, M AD
BIF3315, 10/06/2014, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Citrine Wagtail Motacilla c. citreola, M AD
BIF3316, 10/06/2014, Dornod, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

– very vocal
– typical yellow wagtail-like overslur
– frequency range is 2-7,5 kHz
– the descending second part is broadly modulated what gives the call a rasping quality
– both ssp. can be separated by sound (WIELSTRA ET AL.)
– very similar to ssp. thunbergii and macronyx of the yellow wagtail complex

– overview –

– detail –

Citrine Wagtail Motacilla c. citreola, M AD, calls in flight
BIF0092, 07/04/2011, Kocsu, Kazakhstan, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta blakistoni, calls in flight
Citrine Wagtail Motacilla c. citreola, F AD, calls in flight
BIF3337, 05/04/2011, Lake Kyzyltan, Kazakhstan, Patrick Franke

Citrine Wagtail Motacilla c. citreola, calls in flight
BIF3338, 25/04/2011, Stary Talap, Kazakhstan, Patrick Franke

– overview –

– detail –
Citrine Wagtail Motacilla citreola werae, calls in flight
BIF3339, 18/09/2019, Batumi, Georgia, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Western Yellow Wagtail (v) (a)
Eastern Yellow Wagtail (v) (a)
Grey Wagtail (v)
White Wagtail (v)

References:
Wielstra M., Thijs Fijen, Rob van Bemmelen, Sam Gobin & Vincent van der Spek 2019, Citrine Wagtail calls – can ssp. be identified based on calls?, www.turnstones.org

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Turdidae – Thrushes

Mistle Thrush
Turdus viscivorus

Post author By Patrick
Post date November 14, 2012

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized passerine, considerably larger than Common Blackbird
– nocturnal migrant, migration may continue during the day
– migrates singly or in small to medium, rather loose flocks

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Mistle Thrush Turdus v. viscivorus
BIF0182, 05/06/2015, Jüterbog, Germany, Mathias Putze

Mistle Thrush Turdus v. viscivorus
BIF0137, 30/12/2008, Havelland, Germany, Mathias Putze

Mistle Thrush Turdus v. viscivorus
BIF0309, 30/07/2013, Hof, Germany, Mathias Putze

Mistle Thrush Turdus v. viscivorus
BIF0310, 30/07/2013, Hof, Germany, Mathias Putze

Mistle Thrush Turdus v. viscivorus
BIF0311, 30/07/2013, Hof, Germany, Mathias Putze

Mistle Thrush Turdus v. viscivorus
BIF2851, 07/10/2018, Helgoland, Germany, Roland Neumann

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Mistle Thrush Turdus v. viscivorus, calls in flight
BIF0138, 02/09/2011, Pressel, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Common Blackbird (v)
Fieldfare (v) (a)
Song Thrush (v)
Redwing (v)

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Turdidae – Thrushes

Song Thrush
Turdus philomelos

Post author By Patrick
Post date November 13, 2012

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized passerine, slightly larger than a starling
– nocturnal migrant, migration may continue during the day
– migrates singly or a few individuals together
– regularly together with Common Blackbirds or Redwings
– very vocal

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Song Thrush Turdus p. philomelos, 1CY
BIF0202, 20/09/2014, North Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

Song Thrush Turdus p. philomelos, 1CY
BIF0203, 20/09/2014, North Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

Song Thrush Turdus p. philomelos, 1CY
BIF0124, 23/09/2010, Baltic Sea, offshore, Germany, Mathias Putze

Song Thrush Turdus p. philomelos
BIF2849, 01/10/2018, Rostock, Germany, Roland Neumann

Song Thrush Turdus p. philomelos
BIF2850, 01/10/2018, Rostock, Germany, Roland Neumann

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Song Thrush Turdus p. philomelos, calls during migration
Siberian Chiffchaff Phylloscopus tristis
Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix
BIF0126, 08/05/2008, Dzhukey, Kazakhstan, Patrick Franke

Song Thrush Turdus p. philomelos, calls during migration
BIF1117, 15/10/2208, Greifswalder Oie, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Common Blackbird (v)
Fieldfare (v)
Redwing (v)
Mistle Thrush (v)
Little Bunting (a)
Rustic Bunting (a)

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Fringillidae – Finches

European Greenfinch
Chloris chloris

Post author By Patrick
Post date November 12, 2012

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– sparrow-sized passerine, biggest Cardulidae
– diurnal migrant
– migrates in small to medium, dense flocks

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

European Greenfinch Chloris c. chloris, M AD
BIF0028, 09/08/2013, Prignitz, Germany, Mathias Putze

European Greenfinch Chloris c. chloris, M AD
BIF0277, 14/11/2012, Markleeberg, Germany, Mathias Putze

European Greenfinch Chloris c. chloris, M AD
BIF0372, 09/08/2013, Prignitz, Germany, Mathias Putze

European Greenfinch Chloris c. chloris, 1CY
BIF0373, 27/10/2014, Werbeliner See, Germany, Mathias Putze

European Greenfinch Chloris c. chloris, 1CY
BIF0374, 27/10/2014, Werbeliner See, Mathias Putze

European Greenfinch Chloris c. chloris
BIF0027, 30/10/2010, Helgoland, Germany, Mathias Putze

European Greenfinch Chloris c. chloris
Brambling Fringilla montifringilla
BIF0375, 31/10/2012, Nuthe Nieplitz Niederung, Germany, Mathias Putze

European Greenfinch Chloris c. chloris
Brambling Fringilla montifringilla
BIF0376, 31/10/2012, Nuthe Nieplitz Niederung, Germany, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

European Greenfinch Chloris c. chloris, calls during migration
BIF0029, 28/10/2010, Eisfeld, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Common Chaffinch
Brambling
Hawfinch

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Paridae – Tits

Coal Tit
Periparus ater

Post author By Patrick
Post date November 10, 2012

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– small passerine, considerably smaller than sparrow
– diurnal migrant
– migrates singly or (more regular) in small to medium flocks

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Coal Tit Periparus a. ater
BIF0096, 26/10/2012, Gülper See, Germany, Mathias Putze

Coal Tit Periparus a. ater
BIF0095, 26/10/2012, Gülper See, Germany, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Coal Tit Periparus a. ater, calls during migration
BIF0097, 26/10/2010, Eisfeld, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Eurasian Blue Tit
Great Tit

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Paridae – Tits

Great Tit
Parus major

Post author By Patrick
Post date November 10, 2012

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– sparrow-sized passerine
– diurnal migrant
– migrates singly or in small to large very loose flocks
– regularly in mixed flocks with Eurasian Blue Tit

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Great Tit Parus m. major, M
BIF0093, 27/10/2014, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Great Tit Parus m. major
BIF0094, 09/10/2012, Gülper See, Germany, Mathias Putze

Great Tit Parus m. major
BIF0286, 09/10/2012, Gülper See, Germany, Mathias Putze

Great Tit Parus m. major, M
BIF0287, 27/10/2014, Leipzig, Germany, Mathias Putze

Great Tit Parus m. major
BIF3428, 29/11/2020, Bückwitz, Germany, Patrick Franke

Great Tit Parus m. major
BIF3426, 29/11/2020, Bückwitz, Germany, Patrick Franke

Great Tit Parus m. major
BIF3425, 29/11/2020, Bückwitz, Germany, Patrick Franke

Great Tit Parus m. major
BIF3427, 29/11/2020, Bückwitz, Germany, Patrick Franke

Great Tit Parus m. major
BIF0288, 26/10/2013, Gülper See, Germany, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Great Tit Parus m. major, calls during migration
BIF0095, 05/11/2015, Flachwasserzone Mannhausen, Germany, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Eurasian Blue Tit
Coal Tit

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Alaudidae – Larks

Crested Lark
Galerida cristata

Post author By Patrick
Post date November 10, 2012

>> GENERAL >>>>>

– medium-sized passerine, slightly larger than a sparrow
– non-migratory but dispersal movements of immatures
– usually disperses singly

>> VISUAL ID >>>>>

Crested Lark Galerida cristata possible magna, AD
BIF0071, 08/06/2011, Ikh Nart, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

Crested Lark Galerida cristata possible magna, AD
BIF0072, 08/06/2011, Ikh Nart, Mongolia, Mathias Putze

>> ACOUSTIC ID >>>>>

Crested Lark Galerida cristata magna, calls in flight
BIF0073, 06/04/2011, Kommunizm, Kazakhstan, Patrick Franke

Crested Lark Galerida cristata magna, calls in flight
BIF0074, 06/04/2011, Kommunizm, Kazakhstan, Patrick Franke

>> COMPARISON SPECIES >>>>>

Woodlark
Eurasian Skylark

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