Light morph © Omar alshaheen eBird S31761898 Macaulay Library ML 36017381
Light morph © Santiago Caballero Carrera
Dark morph © Omar alshaheen
Dark morph © Subramanya C K
Light morph © Volker Hesse
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Dark morph © Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Light morph © Yeray Seminario
Dark morph © Marc Gálvez
Light morph © Luis Rodrigues
Dark morph © Andy Butler

patuljasti orao Hieraaetus pennatus

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Identification

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A medium-sized buzzard-like raptor but still unmistakably eagle-shaped, with long fingered primary flight feathers, a long square-shaped tail, and feathered legs (boots) prominent when perched. Two color morphs: pale morphs are distinctively two-toned and contrasting, whereas dark birds can be confused with Black Kites and Marsh Harriers. Look for distinctive pale "landing lights" on the shoulders when viewed head-on. Found in forested country with open patches, often in hilly areas where it frequently soars with wings slightly pushed forward.

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