ML152093621

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

Identified by Aris Vouros 17 Feb 2021 "Hello! Based on the photo you have submitted the bird in question appears to be a Lesser Kestrel (Falco naummani). ID features evident on this bird are the dainty black "v" to the edges of the scapulars and wing coverts compared to the chunky triangular black border of F.t, the rather pale face with a weak "moustache" and a lack of a dark eyestripe and also the pale nails where in a F.t. they would be black. Unfortunately I cannot add a lightened version of your image but if you do so yourself these features should be obvious. Here is a pdf which details the differences between these two species and is rather helpful: http://blascozumeta.com/wp-content/uploads/aragon-birds/non-passeriformes/131a.identification-kestrels.pdf"

Technical information

Model

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

ISO

100

Focal length

247 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/6.5

Shutter speed

1/800 sec

Dimensions

4608 pixels x 3456 pixels

Original file size

2.27 MB