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Bird ID Saudi Arabia (1 Viewer)

musthafa's incredible photo of the head leaves no doubt

I have to admit I didn't look closely at the picture of the head. which does seem to be a classic HB, with its lack of a supra-orbital ridge. I was too quick to judge, I guess. Mea culpa. The unusual underwing pattern just didn't gel with HB, a bird that is classed as rare in SA. In fact Crested HB might be more likely there!
 
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