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Raptor ID

Raptor ID

Please help identify this raptor which was seen hunting on cage birds at Mongkok area today not far from Bird Gardens!

EOS-1D Mk II, EF600/4L + EF1.4x on monopod

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Thanks!

[ Last edited by hkwongkit at 11/12/2008 15:07 ]
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Original posted by cgeoff at 11/12/2008 16:18
A Kestrel, yes ...
Thanks, Geoff!

I was tempted to call it a Kestrel at first but hesitate after reading the bird guides. Could you point me to the obvious such as field mark(s) that lead to your conclusion please. Thanks again!
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Thanks for your pointers, HF!
Is this a female?
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