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Author: lexusjohn Time: 31/12/2012 09:25 Subject: Please ID

29th Dec 2012
Mai Po

http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnyu9339/8324122655/in/photostream

Is it Eurasian Hobby or Peregrine Falcon ?

Thank you !

Author: cgeoff Time: 31/12/2012 13:18

This is a Peregrine.

Eurasian Hobby doesn't occur in HK in winter.

Geoff C

Author: ajohn Time: 31/12/2012 14:40

As well as the time of year, notice that this bird looks very bulky, with a deep chest and broad wings. Hobby should look much smaller and slimmer.

Author: lexusjohn Time: 31/12/2012 15:38

Many many thanks to Mr ajohn and Mr Geoff !

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