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Thread: Circus aeruginosus (?) in Northern Portugal

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    Pedro Mota
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    Default Circus aeruginosus (?) in Northern Portugal

    Hello,

    Need help confirming ID of this bird.
    Picture #1 is in focus but with busy background...
    Pictures #2 to #4 are just too bad, but could help ID.
    Thanks,
    Pedro








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    Hi Pedro-This one is a "teaser" because you hinted a harrier. However, I was confused because at least images 1 and 4 do not look anything like a harrier and really only 3 has a suggestion in the face.

    However, I think what you have here is a Buzzard Buteo buteo. The overall dark brown colouration and the yellow cere are I think characteristic.

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    Pedro Mota
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    Hi John,

    I’ve consulted my birds guide and I agree with you!
    I wasn’t sure about the marsh harrier, but last year I’ve photographed one in this same location, so I assumed… :P
    Thanks!
    Pedro

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