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| Besra Accipiter virgatus affinis
- Adult female with prey |
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| Photographer : | © Debapratim Saha |
| Location : | Mahananda WLS, Darjeeling District, West Bengal, India |
| Date : |
7 October 2012 |
| English synonyms: | Besra Sparrowhawk, Philippine Sparrowhawk, Asiatic Sparrowhawk, Lesser Sparrowhawk |
| Bird Family : | Accipitrinae - Hawks, Bazas, Honey-buzzards, Eagles, Kites, Vultures, Harriers & Buzzards |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | With a Blue-throated Barbet Megalaima asiatica which it has captured.
Identification separation from the similar Crested Goshawk Accipiter trivirgatus by the overall dark colouration, relatively long and thin tarsi, and broad barring on the 'trousers'. - Eds |
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