Different species / Ethiopia 1 (1 Viewer)

Jose605 · Jul 20, 2020

Good morning,

These were photographed back in 2016 in the Sululta plains, an area rich in birds about 50 klms outside Addis Ababa.

Not exactly sure of the right IDs. Any help will be most welcome.

Thank you,

Jose

dwatsonbirder · Jul 20, 2020

1) Aby slaty fly 2) African dusky flycatcher 3) Common (Eurasian) kestrel 4) Augur buzzard 5) I wonder if this is Pale rock martin?

Jose605 · Jul 20, 2020

Thank you, Daniel. This was really useful!

Unfortunately I have no other photo for bird #5.

Cheers,

Jose

Muppit17 · Jul 20, 2020

dwatsonbirder said:
1) Aby slaty fly 2) African dusky flycatcher 3) Common (Eurasian) kestrel 4) Augur buzzard 5) I wonder if this is Pale rock martin?

I agree with all except 5.

My initial reaction was for Plain Martin (Brown-throated Martin). I would expect some vent markings and a pale forehead in Rock Martin. However, this is not the best view to separate the two, and both occur here.

dwatsonbirder · Jul 20, 2020

Cheers, that was the other species I had considered, and makes most sense.

Jose605 · Jul 20, 2020

Thank you Muppit17 for the feedback. Very helpful!

Best.

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