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Author: cywong    Time: 1/11/2008 09:56     Subject: Besra or Japanese Sparrowhawk?

Is this a Besra or a Japanese Sparrowhawk?

Mai Po,  18/10/08




Author: HFCheung    Time: 1/11/2008 22:37

I would go for Besra, 1st year.  5 fingers, bulging secondaries fit 1st year Besra.  I can also see the mesial stripe and the streaked pattern on the breast, which also fit Besra.

HF Cheung
Author: cywong    Time: 2/11/2008 22:43

Thanks for Dr. Cheung's expert opinion.




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