I'm pretty sure this is a Brown Goshawk. The only other species I was thinking is Collared Sparrowhawk. Thoughts? Thanks.
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I have not had a close Sparrowhawk sighting
my guide says that Brown is 40-55cm and Collared is 30-40cm and size is the main difference
Peter
Looks simular to Pacific Baza or Crested Hawk(Aviceda subcristata)?
sorry, the bird is way too big for a Pacific Baza
Peter
I think it's safe to rule out a Baza, when it flies look for whether it fans its tail feathers or not, I think the Sparrowhawk tends to have a very straight tail in flight but the Goshawk tends to spread it out. Other then that I would guess a Collared Sparrowhawk as that was the first thing I thought of when I saw it so I'll stick with that.
My self,I think it's a brown goshawk thick legs perch on a low branch checking things out . Mmmm What do I fell like for afternoon tea ?
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Mid-North Coast NSW
Hard to tell, and it's either of the two. No way it is a Crested Hawk (aka Baza).
Male Brown Goshawk