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Riqui · Apr 23, 2018

I have here two images of terns taken in Kerala coast, two birds that look quite different to me, but both of them are Terns.
The third image is a Buzzard, at least I think so, and it was taken in Pushkar. For me it looks like Long-legged buzzard (but not sure).
The fourth is a Shrike, very likely a Long-tailed shrike, but with this frontal view, I think there is a chance for Grey-backed shrike.
Thanks for the help with ID.

ajayr · Apr 24, 2018

Both terns look like whiskered to me. Not very sure of the buzzard, but I lean towards the long-legged. The shrike looks a long-tailed to me. Also, where was this seen? The grey-backed shrike is usually seen only along the Himalayas and the eastern part of India.

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Riqui · Apr 24, 2018

Thank you Ajayr. The Shrike was seen in Jim Corbett National Park, North of Delhi, closeto Himalayas

Andy Adcock · Apr 24, 2018

Not sure the shape is right for Long-legged Buzzard, more like vulpinus 'Steppe' ?

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tconzemi · Apr 24, 2018

andyadcock said:
Not sure the shape is right for Long-legged Buzzard, more like vulpinus 'Steppe' ?

A

shape, median coverts and breast band better for Steppe indeed

Riqui · Apr 25, 2018

I was thinking if there is some possibility for Himalayan Buzzard, but it is out of range. Thanks a lot for your help with ID

ajayr · Apr 25, 2018

Riqui said:
Thank you Ajayr. The Shrike was seen in Jim Corbett National Park, North of Delhi, closeto Himalayas

There are records of the gray-backed shrike in the Jim Corbett NP. I'm afraid I'm not sure if this is one.Cheers.

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