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Subject: [Frigatebirds] Lesser Frigatebird 白斑軍艦鳥 [Print This Page]
Author: Batman    Time: 28/07/2008 22:04     Subject: Lesser Frigatebird 白斑軍艦鳥

26/7/2008 6:20 p.m.
Yau Tong 油塘





Author: sunnyma    Time: 28/07/2008 23:12

補相片       location: yau Tong  ;   time: 26/07/2008   PM 18:32










[ 本帖最後由 sunnyma 於 28/07/2008 23:29 編輯 ]
Author: jemi    Time: 29/07/2008 10:13

Ha ha!  Study time again!   
There is a review of Frigatebird records in Hong Kong  by Michael L. Chalmers in  Hong Kong Bird Report 1998 (P. 128 -142 ).
Quote:
In particular observers should note whether the white underparts have a rounded or straight leading edge and whether they terminate in a point on the belly (Lesser), in rounded shape on the belly in front of the feet ( Great), or at the vent between the feet (Christmas Island)
According to Chalmers, the photo rules out Great, and it is either
Lesser or  Christmas Island Frigatebird which look similar with their white armpits. Not sure if the white patch is extended to the vent between the feet.

Compare the size of the bird with the Black Kite from the 2nd photo, it looks smaller than the Black Kite,  it's more likely  a  Lesser Frigatebird.

BirdLife Species Factsheet
Lesser Frigatebird
Christmas Frigatebird

[ Last edited by jemi at 29/07/2008 10:15 ]
Author: HKBWS Vicky    Time: 29/07/2008 16:09

great shot and great record!!
I want to see this bird too~~~
Jealous~~~



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