Raptor, Meru NP, Kenya (1 Viewer)

[AdrianFisher]

Can anyone help with this raptor, which we saw yesterday in Meru National Park? Our guide could not ID it.

Thanks,
Adrian

 

[Butty]

The local chanting-goshawk, immature. (Don't use that guide again - even if s/he does score some points for not just making up an ID.)

 

[Andy Adcock]

The local chanting-goshawk, immature. (Don't use that guide again.)

Surely not with a broad, white, tail band, more akin to a Snake Eagle but head doesn't look right?

 

[tconzemi]

Western Banded Snake Eagle

 

[Andy Adcock]

Western Banded Snake Eagle

Head didn't look big enough but I agree.

 

[Butty]

Guide wins - obviously 😳👍🏼

 

[AdrianFisher]

Thanks for your help, folks.