Eurasian Sparrowhawk - Gowthama Poludasu
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Location

Eravikulam NP--General Area
Idukki, Kerala, India
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Map
Map Coordinates: 10.1466631, 77.0351028
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified
Tags
Watermark

Observation details

The bird is smaller to Peregrine falcon with similar diving behaviour; but does not have moustachial stripe as Peregrine. In flight: clearly visible yellow iris, barrings on underparts, underwings and vaguely visible two broad bars on tail.

Technical information

Model
Canon EOS 7D
Lens
EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
ISO
400
Focal length
250 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire, auto
f-stop
f/5.6
Shutter speed
1/3200 sec
Dimensions
1816 pixels x 1297 pixels
Original file size
1.06 MB