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Friday 20th July 2012, 09:34
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Small raptor Namibia
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For this small raptor seen in Namibia, I think of the lesser kestrel female Do you think I'm correct ? Thank you Cheers |
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Friday 20th July 2012, 09:58
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It's not a Kestrel..ie..Iris is the wrong colour..unsure what it is, I have no knowledge regarding birds of that region! To my eye it looks not disimilar to a Short toed eagle..dunno.
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Friday 20th July 2012, 10:07
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So the iris should be completly black for a kestrel ?
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Friday 20th July 2012, 10:10
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How about Greater Kestrel?
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Friday 20th July 2012, 10:22
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Friday 20th July 2012, 10:23
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Friday 20th July 2012, 10:57
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Nice picture! Greater kestrel indeed.
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Friday 20th July 2012, 17:35
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Thanks to you all
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Friday 20th July 2012, 18:03
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Most informative...Surprised that falcons can indeed exhibit a pale Iris! I certainly learned something new there. It got me wondering why the iris colour in this species is the exception rather than the rule and or are there any other falcons that have pale Irises?
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