Stoliczka's bushchat ?

[Andrew Bennett]

Hello
I took the attached photos on a trip to Ranthambhore in India in April of this year. I had trouble Identifying the species and in my field guide the closest match was a Stolizcka's bush chat. I showed them to a friend of mine, who is a much travelled and experienced birder (much more so than me !) He agreed with my identification. Any thoughts ? I would appreciate any help that can be offered.

Cheers

Andrew Bennett

[birdboybowley]

It certainly is. Whereabouts did you see it?

[Andrew Bennett]

Thanks for the reply. The bird was seen in an area of open scrub not far from one of the larger lakes ( Raj Bagh ?) at Ranthambhore. The picture was taken on the 9th April this year. It seems to me to be a female, judging by the illustration in the field guide.

Regards

Andrew Bennett