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Author: handrew Time: 25/04/2007 19:57 Subject: 2 raptors

These 2 birds were circling together over Sai Kung 2 weeks ago. One I think is Buteo buteo japonicus but the other seems to have a very long tail. I was also surprised that the buzzard seems to have a very small head. I'd appreciate comments.

Sorry they are such small images

Thanks

Andrew

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Author: ddavid Time: 25/04/2007 23:03

Andrew -

I think these two birds are both adult Bonelli's Eagles. Key features are long tail, small head, white body with dark streaks, dark underwing coverts, pale tail with a broad dark terminal band, dark trailing edge to the underwing.

dave d

Author: handrew Time: 26/04/2007 09:04

Thanks Dave. They were over the Lions Nature Education Centre along with an immature White-bellied sea-eagle. I did consider Bonelli's but felt the wings were not broad enough. It was the small head on one bird and long tail on the other that made me wonder.

BTW I was in Dubai (working) at the weekend - Tommy Pedersen sends his regards.

Andrew

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