| BirdPix: |
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70750 |
| Province: |
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Western Cape |
| Country: |
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South Africa |
| Locus: |
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3318CD |
| Observer: |
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Underhill LG; uploaded on behalf of photographer John Mustart |
| Date of record: |
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2019-01-24 |
| Number of photos: |
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3 |
| Notes: |
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John Mustart describes this as "mystery buzzard" |
| Last updated: |
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2020-12-03 11:24:41 |
| Sp. code: |
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152 |
| Species name: |
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Buteo [augur] rufofuscus |
| Common name: |
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Jackal Buzzard -- Rooiborsjakkalsvoel |
| Family: |
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Accipitridae |
| Record status: |
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ACCEPTED |
| Collector's species id: |
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| Institution: |
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ADU-UCT |
| Record URL: |
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https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=BirdPix-70750 |
| Links: |
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• Locus: Summary | Records • Species: Records | Distribution map |
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Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:
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| Comment number: |
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1 |
| By: |
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Malcolm Robinson |
| Comment: |
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In my opinion this bird is an immature Jackal Buzzard. The dark back, head and wings with the rufous chest and dark leggings make me think in this direction. The pale eyes point to a young bird. Refer bird pix 68005 for comparison. I must admit I have never seen Jackal Buzzard in town though. |
| Date: |
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2019-01-30 18:19:14 |
| Species name: |
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Buteo [augur] rufofuscus -- Jackal Buzzard; Rooiborsjakkalsvoel |
| Species code: |
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152 |
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