Bird of prey, northern Iran (1 Viewer)

2slo

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• Jun 22, 2019

• #1

When I was in Iran last year I got this shot just as the light was fading. I had thought that it was just a Kestrel but, on processing the image months later, I'm now thinking Eurasian Hobby?

 

Nutcracker

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• Jun 22, 2019

• #2

Yes, Hobby, probably a 2nd-year bird (red 'tousers' not developed yet).

 

2slo

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• Jun 22, 2019

• #3

Thanks

 

P

P.Sunesen

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• Jun 23, 2019

• #4

Nutcracker said:

Yes, Hobby, probably a 2nd-year bird (red 'tousers' not developed yet).

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Why not a juvenile (1cy)?

Even on this photo the pale tips on remiges and upperparts are quite distinct indicating a bird in a fresh plumage.

When last year was is taken? (Always nice with that piece of info)

Peter

 

Nutcracker

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• Jun 23, 2019

• #5

P.Sunesen said:

Why not a juvenile (1cy)?

Even on this photo the pale tips on remiges and upperparts are quite distinct indicating a bird in a fresh plumage.

When last year was is taken? (Always nice with that piece of info)

Peter

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I guess because I wasn't thinking of the possibility the pic was taken late in the year! - so ditto to your last comment :t:

 

2slo

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• Jun 23, 2019

• #6

Thanks for the replies, I took the shot on 22nd October 2018.

 

rollingthunder

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• Jun 24, 2019

• #7

I would say Juv/1w it still has a faint ‘scaly’ appearance:t:

Laurie -