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Young shikra in Cotonou

Young shikra in Cotonou - Immature

Photographer

» Bruno PORTIER

Location

» Cotonou - Benin

Country image taken

» Benin

Date

» February, 2013

Equipment

» Nikon D7000 + Sigma 400mm f5.6

Bird Species

»Tachyspiza badius - Shikra

Bird Species (French)

»Epervier shikra

Bird Family

»Accipitridae - Kites, Hawks, Eagles

Bird Group

»Accipitriformes Secretarybird, Ospreys, Kites, Hawks, Eagles, Vultures

Bird Status

» Least Concern

Remarks

» This young shikra was caught by a children in Cotonou. It was released in my garden after being taken into care for a few hours. It came back visiting a few days later ...

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