A couple of people have queried whether the photo on my last blog is a Peregrine Falcon or an Australian Hobby. Maybe you can tell.
I thought it was a juvenile Peregrine… but it wouldn’t be the first time…
I’ve put another photo of the bird on my blog plus a Kestrel and a few camels for good measure.
And thanks for the feedback!
Regards
Chris Shaw seashore@internode.on.net Mobile 0409 675912
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Comments
3 responses to “Is it A Peregrine or a Hobby”
Hi Chris, Looks like a Hobby to me. Note how the barring stops around the undertail coverts and vent (I’m sure someone will correct me for wrong terminology here which would be great!) – Peregrine should be barred all the way down. Also the mask looks a bit soft edged to me. I always think of Peregrines as having a really strongly demarcated mask. Happy to be corrected for sure. Cheers Dave
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I agree with Martin. Definitely an Australian Hobby. Peregrines tend to be more bulky, especially the females, and have a white chest and full black cap. The whitish area on the neck of the Hobby is distinctive. Nice photo of a nice bird.
Greg Clancy Ecologist and birding guide Coutts Crossing NSW
Hi Chris
Your falcon is an Australian Hobby.
With more practise, you will find that they get a bit easier – nice shot too!
Cheers
Martin Cachard Cairns
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