Bandrew

Can somebody please help with identifying these 3 birds.

All seen at Mai Po last Wednesday 14th of December.

1. Eastern Marsh Harrier?
2. Shikra?
3. ?? - Was larger in size than the Black Kites which were sharing the same tree hoping for a free lunch.



Thank you for the help in advance!

thebirdguy

The last one is an imperial eagle, it could be a shikra, not sure though.

Bandrew

Thanks for the help.

Bandrew

Here are two other shots of the 2nd bird. Unfortunately they're not much different from the first. Heads a little bit clearer.

ajohn

There are no records of Shikra in Hong Kong, so it is very unlikely to be that species. I think it is probably a Besra, but from this angle it is difficult to see any patterning or shape of the bird, so it is very difficult to be sure whether it is another Accipiter (sparrowhawk) species.

thebirdguy

And yes, the first is an Eastern marsh harrier.

Jackvader

Judging by the length of it legs, the second one is likely to be a besra.