Western Australia-Perth Brown Goshawk/Collared Sparrowhawk (1 Viewer)

[Dan Miller]

Can an id be made from these photos? Prey appeared to be a fledgling Australian Swamphen.

Taken at Herdsman Lake, October 28, 2019.

Thanks,
Dan

 

[sicklebill]

looks like Brown Gos to me, tail appears slightly rounded

 

[Chosun Juan]

Upon opening up photo number 1 I thought jeez that is a Sprawky stare. :eek!:
Then upon opening up photo number 2 I though gosh that's a Gos glare. :storm:

For all 3 photos the rounded tail, and seemingly thick feet/ legs all say Gos to me, so I will go with that as my best initial guess. I do have a question over the head size relative to the body though - so if someone better at this could chime in that would be great :t:
If I'm looking at it correctly, I believe the flatter top of the head also indicates Gos ......




Chosun :gh:

 

[Dan Miller]

Thanks, sicklebill and Chosun!

Dan