22/09/2017 at Mutla’a Ranch

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I visited with Mr. Bassel Mutla’a Ranch this morning. After usual stuff like Rose Finch, several warblers, Golden Oriole etc. Bassel spotted Shikra. Both pictures are by Bassel.

Juvenile Shikra (Accipiter badius) Note pale iris and gular stripe. Photo by Bassel

Shikra perched on a branch of a tree
Asian Shikra Accipiter (badius) cenchroides بَيْدَقٌ آسيَوِيٌّ
A Shikra in flight
Asian Shikra Accipiter (badius) cenchroides بَيْدَقٌ آسيَوِيٌّ