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Buzzard Id - Istanbul Turkey (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter babuccu
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Alexander Stöhr
Well-known member
Hello,
I agree with you, its a Common Buzzard for me, too.
I would expect a Rough legged Buzzard to show an more extensive black carpal patch, not just a 'comma' and slightly paler secondaries (your bird sems to have barred ones, but difficult to be certain, as blurred by jpeg-mush. No offence you know).
And most important by your ID as a Common Buzzard in the field. You know, I trust observers opinions more than just a single picture.
I agree with you, its a Common Buzzard for me, too.
I would expect a Rough legged Buzzard to show an more extensive black carpal patch, not just a 'comma' and slightly paler secondaries (your bird sems to have barred ones, but difficult to be certain, as blurred by jpeg-mush. No offence you know).
And most important by your ID as a Common Buzzard in the field. You know, I trust observers opinions more than just a single picture.
rollingthunder
Well-known member
Nicely marked - is it not Steppe?
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