Confusing local raptors

["Philip Veerman" <>]

Hi Bob,

Good points, yes I "forgot" that one, although I think the size difference is obvious. Yet you have hit on something really important. Perched Brown Falcons in any situation nearly always look scruffy, their feathers are quite loose. Few other raptors characteristically come close to looking as unkempt. In contrast, Black Falcons and Kestrels (the most confusable ones to the Brown Falcon when perched) usually look neat and slim but "all puffed up on a cold winter morning" the distinction could be lost.

 

As for your word help, very good, I've not heard of that one.

 

Philip