Juvenile © Rahul Singh
Adult © Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Juvenile © Brian Sullivan
Adult © You-Sheng Lin
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Adult © Lee-Lien WANG

Besra Tachyspiza virgata

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Identification

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A medium-sized Accipiter of forested areas. Adult grayish brown above with a grayer head and neck, pale underparts with orange barring and blotches, and distinctive dark line in center of white throat. Coloration overall recalls Crested Goshawk, but the goshawk is much bulkier. Juvenile browner overall, with vertical brown streaking on the breast and belly.

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