Mudgee info / help with raptor ID

[David Stowe <>]

Sorry Trevor, it is a Little Eagle.
Note the distinctive pale scalloped upperwing pattern on wing coverts.  
Also dark primaries. Juv Black-shouldered Kite would have darker
shoulder patch and paler primaries tipped white. Primaries are shorter  
than tail, plus tail is barred in this bird. Bill is heavier and grey  
rather than black/yellow. All round a much stockier looking bird. Also  
juv BSK would have white on the face where this bird is uniformly dark.
Hope that helps.
Cheers
Dave



On 03/07/2009, at 9:17 AM, Trevor Cowie wrote:

Hi Arwen,

I suggest a Juv Black-shouldered Kite.

Trevor Cowie