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Shikra - juvenile moulting into 1st adult plumage

Shikra - juvenile moulting into 1st adult plumage - Juvenile

Photographer

» Ian Nason

Location

» Kruger National Park, South Africa

Country image taken

» South Africa

Date

» March, 2008

Equipment

» Canon EOS 30D 100-400mm lens +2x extender

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 image was originally submitted as juvenile Gabar Goshawk. It has been discussed and reidentified as sub-adult Shikra. It is of interest as it is mid-moult between juvenile and adult plumage.

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