Black Kite

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mfretwell
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Black Kite

I do have trouble identifying some of these raptors. These two photos were also taken around Normanton, Queensland. Could you please confirm my ID thanks. Why Black!?

Mike in SA

dwatsonbb
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Falcon maybe brown, just guessing, Looking at the vertical markings below the eyes, and the bars on the tail, would think a Black Falcon would be much darker, also the light colour on the lower cheek (if that is what it is called) I am learning, but the only way I can prove or disprove my theories are to have a crack! Nice photos anyway. Sure one of the experts will be past this way later.

Dale Huonville, Tasmania

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I would also say Brown Falcon. (but I'm not an expertblush)

M-L

pacman
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I also suggest a Brown Falcon, the tear-drops and tail feather bars are clear; and stripe-breasted colour; check other recent posts for Brown Falcon

Peter

mfretwell
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Many thanks for your replies and the ID. Sounds like Brown Falcon - a proud looking bird.

Mike

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