Sunbird + Raptor ID (Nairobi, Kenya) (1 Viewer)

[tzmonster]

Both seen in Nairobi in January 2019:

(1) Sunbird - most likely eastern or northern double-collared sunbird. Both seem to be present in Nairobi. Distinguishing features per Fanshawe & Stevenson seem to be width of the breast band and color of head, which has me leaning toward Northern, due to more blue-green hue and large-ish breast band, but curious if others have an easier time telling these apart.

(2) Raptor - no idea. We frequently see long-crested eagle and african harrier-hawk in this area, but this bird didn't obviously fit the bill for either (unless it's a juvenile). Any guesses?

Thanks in advance!

 

[tzmonster]

Adding one additional shot of the raptor

 

[RafaelMatias]

The raptor is indeed a juv. African Harrier-hawk.

 

[Andy Adcock]

I'd go with NdC but a view of the tail would be desirable for more certainty.

 

[tzmonster]

Thanks, Rafael + Andy!

Unfortunately, I didn't get a better shot of the tail on the sunbird...