diff --git a/mercurial/commands.py b/mercurial/commands.py
--- a/mercurial/commands.py
+++ b/mercurial/commands.py
@@ -3863,7 +3863,9 @@
     peer = None
     try:
         if source:
-            source, branches = urlutil.parseurl(ui.expandpath(source))
+            source, branches = urlutil.get_unique_pull_path(
+                b'identify', repo, ui, source
+            )
             # only pass ui when no repo
             peer = hg.peer(repo or ui, opts, source)
             repo = peer.local()