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kawasemi Fukuoka, Japan Apr 26, 2015

Looks to me to be a Japanese sparrow hawk. Can anyone confirm positively with this one picture?

thank you, Kawasemi

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Apr 28, 2015

Grey-faced Buzzard Butastur indicus - note the white throat streak and strongly barred breast (compare e.g. here: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2250084756_7ef090bef1.jpg )

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kawasemi Fukuoka, Japan Apr 28, 2015

Thanks so much, Resin. I heard they fly through here in large groups in October, (but declining), on their way south, and birders go out to see them at certain locations, but I've never gone. I should have noticed the (diagnostic) features you mentioned, and the flat wings. Anyway, it is fun learning.


much appreciated, Kawasemi

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