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dwatsonbirder
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immature Bateleur and I believe white backed vulture
Agree.
Andy Adcock
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Yes, what did you think it was?
kitefarrago
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I think many birders are caught out when they see an immature Bateleur for the first time. I agree that this is one.
For the original poster: Bateleurs have extremely short tails, and while immature ones (like many other raptors) have longer ones, they are still very short. If you look at your picture you can only see the wing - the short tail may be more obvious if you have other pictures. Another good sign is the blueish bare skin between the bill and the eye.
Andrea
For the original poster: Bateleurs have extremely short tails, and while immature ones (like many other raptors) have longer ones, they are still very short. If you look at your picture you can only see the wing - the short tail may be more obvious if you have other pictures. Another good sign is the blueish bare skin between the bill and the eye.
Andrea
