Goose and Accipiter ID help, China (1 Viewer)

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xuky.summer

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• Apr 17, 2016

• #1

I recorded this goose today, it doesn't look like a pure Greylag Goose. Maybe it's a farm escape? This goose is very alert, and there is no farm near here.
the second is female Sparrowhawk?
All in shandong province.

Thank you very much.

 

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Grahame Walbridge

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• Apr 17, 2016

• #2

Hi xuky,

The accipter is a Eurasian Sparrowhawk; 6 fingers visible.

Grahame

 

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AllanM

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• Apr 17, 2016

• #3

I think there may be some Swan Goose in that Greylag

 

thirudevaram

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• Apr 17, 2016

• #4

Hi Xuky, Agree with Greylag Goose.The grooves on the neck points to Greylag but as you said doesn't look like a pure breed.

 

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KGS

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• Apr 17, 2016

• #5

I don't see the Accipiter as a Sparrowhawk. I think the wings look too long and the hand is narrow/pointed rendering a wing with S-shaped rear typical for Goshawk. Also note rounded corners to the tail and rather long-necked appearance. For me this is a juvenile Northern Goshawk.

 

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Tideliner

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• Apr 17, 2016

• #6

I agree that the greylag ( eastern race with a pink bill ) is not pure , but think more likely to have domestic blood rather than swan goose in it.

 

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Grahame Walbridge

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• Apr 18, 2016

• #7

KGS said:

I don't see the Accipiter as a Sparrowhawk. I think the wings look too long and the hand is narrow/pointed rendering a wing with S-shaped rear typical for Goshawk. Also note rounded corners to the tail and rather long-necked appearance. For me this is a juvenile Northern Goshawk.

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Agreed. Looking at it again follow your reasoning for Goshawk.

Grahame

 

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xuky.summer

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• Apr 18, 2016

• #8

Thank you all

 

Joern Lehmhus

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• Oct 22, 2016

• #9

why not a pure eastern greylag with some bleached/abraded feathers?