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(Message started by: koren on Apr 23^rd, 2003, 5:48pm)

Title: Crested goshawk - help with ID
Post by koren on Apr 23^rd, 2003, 5:48pm

Hi,

I have seen what I think is a crested goshawk a few times where I live near Tai Po. (Sorry, no photos!) The main distinguishing mark is the white patches on the sides of the rump. There is a dark strip down the middle of the rump (when seen from above) and the rest is white. Is this a crested goshawk I am seeing? If so, why don't any field guides show this white as it is the main thing I can see when it is flying. I have also seen it occasionally do a funny fluttering motion while flying.

Thanks for any ID help.

Koren

Title: Re: Crested goshawk - help with ID
Post by Koel_Ko on Apr 26^th, 2003, 8:16pm

The white fluffy patches along the rump of the bird and the fluttering motion are both near-diagnostic features of the Crested Goshawk as far as I understand; the latter is a territorial display.
:)