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Lizard Buzzard

Kaupifalco monogrammicus

Photo by MudWiggle
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Description:

Medium sized prey bird, about 25-30cm tall. Dark grey plumage on back and wings. Underneath of tail feathers are banded. Light grey plumage on head and chest. Chest to belly feathers in light and dark bands. Under the beak extending down the chest is a white patch with a black stripe down the middle. Eyes are large and black. Beak and legs are red. Beak is short with sharp curve in the top.

Habitat:

Seen in large tree in semi urban area on the east coast

Notes:

I was sure this was some kind of Goshawk, but could not find it. Thanks Jim for the ID !

Reference Links:

Lizard buzzard, Lizard buzzard videos, photos and facts - Kaupifalco monogrammicus | ARKive

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Lizard Buzzard

Kaupifalco monogrammicus

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Jim Swalwell
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Comments (5)
MudWiggle
Thanks guys, thank you for all the efforts, I was really struggling to find him also. Thanks again!
Liana
@ Jim ~ I have been trying to identify this bird since yesterday because I have been quite curious about what it is. I'm glad you have put my curiosity to rest! :)
Jim Swalwell
Hi, The bird is definitely an adult Lizard Buzzard. The black & white pattern on the throat is a dead give away. A great set of photographs.
Liana
I agree that this is a Goshawk. I have only come across this photo: http://www.elephantplains.co.za/big-5-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/WS-Gabar-Goshawk.jpg that looks the same as your bird...the same plumage under the beak, on the the throat but this image is not taken in Tanzania...I will keep looking and see if I can find anything else :) Great shots hey :)

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