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Eurasian Hobby

Falco subbuteo

Photo by RachaelB
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Field Notes

Description:

A small, slim falcon only 20cm in length.

Species ID Suggestions

Eurasian Hobby

Falco subbuteo
VanessaVermaak
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African Hobby

Falco cuvierii

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Liam
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Comments (4)
RachaelB
Thanks everyone. They are very similar looking birds but after some more thorough research looks like the Eurasion Hobby has a white throat while the African is rufous.
Mbwamwitu
Another vote for Falco subbuteo. Adult F cuvierii much richer coloured below.
RachaelB
Thanks for the ID Liam, sorry it took so long to update!

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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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PublishedMarch 4, 2012

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