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Author: CYLAM Time: 24/12/2011 00:14 Subject: Pied Harrier / Eastern Marsh Harrier?

Mai Po.
2012-12-13.
Thanks for comments.

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Author: John Holmes Time: 24/12/2011 08:20 Subject: Harrier

I think it's a female Eastern Marsh Harrier

Author: CYLAM Time: 24/12/2011 21:49

Thanks John.

Author: brendank Time: 24/12/2011 23:14

I would guess it is a Pied Harrier. The barring on the undersides of the primaries and the tail, and the rather prominent facial disk would seem to favor Pied Harrier.

Author: Andy-li Time: 25/12/2011 16:42

I also think is Eastern Marsh Harrier

Author: CYLAM Time: 25/12/2011 23:35

Author: HFCheung Time: 26/12/2011 12:35

The structure fits Eastern Marsh Harrier well. The facial pattern does not fit Pied Harrier. The only problem is the bars on the wing coupled with the very bright chestnut body. I still think this is Eastern Marsh Harrier. Pied harrier is an uncommon migrant mainly in Autumn.

HF Cheung

Author: HFCheung Time: 26/12/2011 13:27

The structure fits Eastern Marsh Harrier well. The facial pattern does not fit Pied Harrier. The only problem is the bars on the wing coupled with the very bright chestnut body. I still think this is Eastern Marsh Harrier. Pied harrier is an uncommon migrant mainly in Autumn.

HF Cheung

Author: CYLAM Time: 26/12/2011 18:20

Thank you brendank， Andy and HF CHEUNG.

Author: lpaul Time: 13/01/2012 09:55

Are there any photos which show the upperparts of this bird?

Author: kkoel Time: 13/01/2012 17:56

I think it's Eastern Marsh Harrier too - mainly because of the bulkiness, the relatively faint facial disc, the lack of white markings below and above the eye, and the protruding bill. The primary barring I find quite common on adult females and even some immature EMHs based on OBC photos.

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