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Author: russcath Time: 3/02/2011 11:41 Subject: ID Please

Last Fall, friend found this bird on his balcony in Pokfulam area. Pacific Swift? The beak looks quite small. Thank you.

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Author: ajohn Time: 3/02/2011 14:27

This is a House Swift. Pacific Swift would be larger with longer wings and a deeply forked tail.
I hope the bird was OK - they usually fly all the time, and can have difficulty getting back in the air when grounded.

Author: russcath Time: 3/02/2011 15:04

Thank you! It was picked up by SPCA. The final condition unknown.
PS I had the correct family! My friend thought it was from the falcon family.

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