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        Discussion Area 討論區 >> Bird Identification 鳥類辨識 >>  Mystery accipiter - Lamma
        
(Message started by: Neil on Nov 4^th, 2005, 7:32pm)

Title: Mystery accipiter - Lamma
Post by Neil on Nov 4^th, 2005, 7:32pm

We heard a flapping about in some low bushes and this small raptor like bird flew out at high speed.  About the size of a kestrel.  Sorry the photo is so bad. Any ideas anyone? Neil.

1st,November,2005
Lamma Island,
Hong Kong,China.

Nikon D2x plus Nikon 300/2.8AFS

http://www.hkbws.org.hk/fileServer/PhotoG/Neil/neil_11.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/neilfif11/image/51713583.jpg

Title: Re: Unknown small raptor on Lamma
Post by Koren on Nov 5^th, 2005, 9:20pm

Judging from the white patches that can be seen on the undertail coverts, and the underwing pattern, I would guess Crested Goshawk.

Title: Re: Unknown small raptor on Lamma
Post by Koel_Ko on Nov 6^th, 2005, 7:34am

I would suggest female Japanese Sparrowhawk from the relatively slim wings, the dense barring on the underwing coverts, and the proportionately short tail.