Brahminy Kite / Juvenile - Bangkok earlier this morning (2 Viewers)

[Aladdin]

Dear Members and Bird Watchers!

Just back home from the mangroves in Bang Pu, Bangkok.

I have seen many Brahminy Kites in Thailand and they are easy to ID. Never seen any here in Bang Pu.

But this bird, I can only ID the bird as a juvenile. I was busy with hundreds of gulls and terns when I saw the bird approach. I had not any raptors in mind but I looked up in the sky thinking maybe a crow.

The bird came close and it was a raptor, but by the time I had my camera ready for sky pictures the bird had passed and I only got a picture from behind.

So the picture leaves a lot to wish for. But is here anyone agree with me that it is a juvenile Brahminy Kite?

Kind Regards and Happy Birding
Aladdin

 

[THE_FERN]

Certainly looks like brahminy kite

 

[Aladdin]

Certainly looks like brahminy kite

Thank you!

Yes, I am 99.9% sure, just that it was brown so must be a juvenile. Otherwise they are very easy with the with head and neck.

Highly appreciated!

Kind Regards and Happy Birding!
Aladdin