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A few more South African Mystery Birds (1 Viewer)

Widus

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These pictures were taken in the Krueger Park. Not all of good quality but I hope some can still be identified.
 

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1. Some sort of Cisticola?
2. ?Red-eyed Dove
3. ?Hooded Vulture (only getting this as a thumbnail)
4. ?Tawny Eagle
5 A swift of some sort!

Sorry I can't be more help but it's nearly 10 years since I was last in the Kruger Park.

Edit: No.3 could be Lappet-faced vulture
 
Hi there,

1. Rattling Cisticola
2. Red-eyed Dove
3. Would need to see a bigger image to make any sort of call.
4. Looks like a probably Tawny Eagle, but just can't get enough detail out of the photo.
5. On gut feel, it seems like a White-rumped Swift, but I can't be 100% sure.

Regards
Trevor
 
Hi,

1) Rattling Cisticola
2) Red-eyed Dove
3) Looks like Hooded Vulture, but would need to see a bigger image. Could also be juv. White-headed Vulture or Lappet-faced Vulture
4) My guess is a Tawny as well.
5) I agree with Trevor, probably a White-rumped Swift

Regards

Robert
 
1. Rattling Cisticola
2. Cape Turtle Dove
no red in eye and not large.
3. White-headed Vulture. Young bird.
4. Tawny Eagle
5. Common Swift
no white visible on rump (as in White-rumped),
no pale outer secondaries (as in Black Swift),
very tip of wing does bend inward (as in Common)
 
Mos said:
1. Rattling Cisticola
2. Cape Turtle Dove
no red in eye and not large.
3. White-headed Vulture. Young bird.
4. Tawny Eagle
5. Common Swift
no white visible on rump (as in White-rumped),
no pale outer secondaries (as in Black Swift),
very tip of wing does bend inward (as in Common)

Dear Mos,
Thank you again for your help. Your knowledge and expertise on those birds are impressive! :brains:
 
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