2cy Falco sp. - Hobby or Eleonora's? - Bulgaria (1 Viewer)

[Andy Adcock]

I can't give a particularly qualified opinion on this bird but it just never struck me for a second as a Hobby

 

[Andy Hurley]

I can't give a particularly qualified opinion on this bird but it just never struck me for a second as a Hobby

I'm just not that experienced yet, but with the very helpful replies here on BF, I am getting better all the time.

 

[Scridifer]

I'm just not that experienced yet, but with the very helpful replies here on BF, I am getting better all the time.

Amen to that Andy!

Chris

 

[Scridifer]

Yes , but doesn't the Eleanora's rusty feather extend upwards, whereas in photo 7 they are limited, more like Hobby? If it is an Eleanora's, it should be reported to the Bulgarian Birding authorities? I don't know how to contact them.

Photos have now been posted on a Bulgarian FB page so authorities will be aware.

Chris

 

[Butty]

I've told that Mr Svensson his book's wrong 👍🏻

 

[aeshna5]

I can't give a particularly qualified opinion on this bird but it just never struck me for a second as a Hobby

That was also my impression yesterday as somebody who regularly sees Hobby but has very limited experience of only a couple of Eleanora's.

 

[Bismarck Honeyeater]

That was also my impression yesterday as somebody who regularly sees Hobby but has very limited experience of only a couple of Eleanora's.

They always say the best way to spot counterfeit currency is not by studying all the known varieties of counterfeits, but rather, familiarity with the genuine article.
The same holds true with rare bird identification, knowing the common species well makes it easier to spot something different.