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Author: HKBWS Vicky Time: 15/08/2008 09:44 Subject: Saker Falcon or???

The office recieved an email asking for identification of this bird this morning.
The photos were taken in HK East. The bird appears regularly in the morning from 7:30-8:00am (almost 3 days in a week).
I think it could be a saker falcon but I'm not sure. Would experts please help identification of this raptor?
Thank you very much!

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Author: cgeoff Time: 15/08/2008 10:02

It's a Peregrine Falcon of the local breeding race. Note how dark it is.

Sakers are basically brown above, and the moustachial strip is usually rather weak, and separated from the eye.

Geoff

Author: HKBWS Vicky Time: 15/08/2008 10:19

I see~~
Thank you very much!

Author: nlinyau Time: 15/08/2008 10:47

seems this Peregrine is too fat ,or may be having a big meal before

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