Hong Kong, Common Buzzard or..? (1 Viewer)

[delia todd]

This picture was uploaded to the Gallery as a Common Buzzard.

Is it possible to confirm that, or would it be one that has been split.. i.e. Himalayan or... dunno!

https://www.birdforum.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/638584

 

[jmorlan]

The only buzzard expected in Hong Kong is the Eastern Buzzard (Buteo japonicus) formerly considered a race of Common Buzzard but genetically highly divergent and now generally considered a separate species. Sometimes called Japanese Buzzard, its voice is reportedly different. Like Common Buzzard, this species is highly variable, occurring in light, dark and intermediate morphs. I believe this is a juvenile based on the heavy streaking and its relatively long tail.

 

[RafaelMatias]

. I believe this is a juvenile based on the heavy streaking and its relatively long tail.

And eye colour (dark in adults) :t:

 

[delia todd]

Thanks guys.

I'll amend the scientific name then.