Red-footed Falcon , aging (1 Viewer)

[Michał Jaro]

I am having trouble determining the age and sex of these Rf falcons. I'm surprised by the rusty spots on the chest , neck of the first one (female?). The second one is - second year female (brownish top of mantle)? Poland Podhale yestarday

 

[kuzeycem]

First is a 2cy male. The other one is a female but I can't be sure on the age, perhaps a 3cy?

 

[tconzemi]

They are both second cal year birds with moulted central tail feathers (longer) and brownish upperparts. 2nd cy males often have an orange breast patch and this one has also many grey male feathers. The other is a female with all orange underparts

 

[Michał Jaro]

Great explanation, everything clear . They hunted almost above my head like crazy, I rarely have the opportunity to see the details of these falcons' plumage.