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| Crested Goshawk Accipiter trivirgatus indicus
- Display flight |
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| Photographer : | © John Furse |
| Location : | Khao Yai NP, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand |
| Date : |
14 February 2007 |
| English synonyms: | Asian Crested Goshawk, Ceylon Crested Goshawk |
| Bird Family : | Accipitrinae - Hawks, Bazas, Honey-buzzards, Eagles, Kites, Vultures, Harriers & Buzzards |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | Display flight of heavily exaggerated and stiff wing-flaps, in level, wide circles not far above the tree-tops. Alternated with normal flight. This was observed for about 10 minutes from the restaurant at HQ at Khao Yai NP. No other birds of the same species seen. Crest not seen to be erected (not that it should be). White undertail-coverts so fluffed-up that, from certain angles, it seemed that the bird possessed a white rump. No swooping or 'diving' seen (again, not that there should be). - JF |
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