gary 9/09/2014 23:14
Northern Hawk-cuckoo 北鷹鵑
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Northern Hawk-cuckoo
9.9.2014
Mau Ping, Ma On Shan
A possibly juvenile/first-winter Northern Hawk-cuckoo found in Mau Ping, Sai Kung today. It is separated from confusing species, Hodgson's Hawk-cuckoo, with its hooded appearance, streaks on upper throat (barely seen from this photo) and brownish tone to the pale tail bar above the dark broad subterminal bar.
The location is near the damaged old village house at the midway when you walk from Mui Tsz Lam, Ma On Shan to Sai Kung direction. It will be the fourth record in HK if accepted.
Gary
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kmike 10/09/2014 00:06
Great find Gary - and a decent photo as well.
Cheers
Mike
wleepoin 10/09/2014 19:29
A difficult bird to find and photograph. Congrats!
Cheers
PWMK