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1st time ever seen in my garden today, but is the one on the right a Common (Mealy) with the apparently smaller and darker bird on the left being a Lesser? Please place your thoughts below :)

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Filename:HmeLesRedpo251212d.jpg
Album name:Steve Nesbitt / Discussion Birds
Photographer Name::Steve Nesbitt
Date and Lincs Location::25/12/12 - home garden, Grantham
Camera Type and Info::Canon 7D & Canon EF 400mm F 5.6 lens
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Date added:Dec 25, 2012
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David Morison   [Dec 27, 2012 at 07:41 PM]
I'd probably agree Steve but I'm no expert. By the way where are all the experts?
gpc   [Jan 02, 2013 at 09:26 PM]
The rich buff tones and undertail covert pattern means both are Lessers. Size illusion due to position and stance.

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