Accipiter fasciatus

Brown Goshawk at Belconnen, ACT

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Identification history

Accipiter fasciatus	19 Aug 2023	Liam.m
Circus approximans	18 Aug 2023	idlidlidlidl
Unidentified	18 Aug 2023	KaleenBruce

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Nankeen Kestrel and an unknown raptor in mid air skirmish

4 comments

MatthewFrawley wrote:

18 Aug 2023

Pretty awesome photos, interesting that @CarbonAI has suggested Spotted Harrier but I'm not sure if I can see the facial disc and wondering whether it could be a Brown Goshawk? Interested to hear what the other bird moderators think on this one.

CarbonAI wrote:

18 Aug 2023

I'm alive @MatthewFrawley - remember I'll only make a suggestion if I'm greater than 60.0 % confident I know what it is. You can help me identify this species by uploading and confirming more sightings of it.

MatthewFrawley wrote:

19 Aug 2023

Thanks for the ID confirmation @Liam.m and I think that last photo, showing the shortish wings is a clear indication this is a hawk rather than a harrier. Good try by the robot, it is always learning and getting better.

MatthewFrawley wrote:

19 Aug 2023

Okay, not sure why I thought it was the robot making the suggestion but anyway, I can see why idlidlidlidl suggested Spotted Harrier. The raptors can be difficult but there are certain key features to look out for.

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