Birds of Prey in India Nov 2024

 

Greater spotted Eagle .... Indian spotted Eagle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Having already posted photos of Owls and Vultures I now have a few images of eagles, falcons, hawks, and hobbies to show.

The majority were photographed in at the Bird sanctuary at Bharatpur but some were on the perimeter and others on the Chambal River and at Panna Tiger reserve.

I've tried to get the correct identification for each but am happy to be picked up on any errors. I also know that there are several different common names for many of these birds so I will offer up any alternatives if I am able.

Greater spotted Eagle .... Indian spotted Eagle

 

Changeable or Crested Hawk Eagle

Changeable or Crested Hawk Eagle 

 

Changeable or Crested Hawk Eagle

Bonelli's Eagle

Bonelli's Eagle

 

Black Kite

Osprey

Oriental Honey Buzzard

White-eyed Buzzard

White-eyed Buzzard

 

Hobby

Hobby

Shaheen Falcon (Falco peregrinus peregrinator)

An unflattering view of a Shikra

I'm really unsure of this ID, possibly a Shikra

 As for the last image we initially thought it was a Kestrel as it seemed to be hovering near the vulture cliffs but it has no dark tail band so I can rule out Kestrel. Tail looks very worn so possibly a juvenile Shikra?