Eurasian Hobby
Mount Faber
30 Oct 2023


General details
Species Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo
Record ID 10638
Date 30 Oct 2023
Location Mount Faber
Count 1 individual
Date added 30 Oct 2023

Record accepted.

Committee's view
Background
This record was initially submitted as an Amur Falcon/Eurasian Hobby. After thorough assessment and consultation with several experts, we reached the consensus that the identification of the bird was an Eurasian Hobby based on the following features.

Long pointed wings, as opposed to compact shape that would be expected in Amur Falcon
Coarse underpart streaking, which would be narrowed in Amur
Lack of dark trailing edge on wing
Extensive black hood on head that would be narrowed and more pointed in Amur Falcon

We would like to thank our panel members Frank, James, Ayuwat and Martin, as well as Shashank, for the discussions regarding this bird.

Vote results For: 3, Against: 1, Abstain: 2
Wild: 3
Verdict Accepted / Wild (Verifiable)

Revisions to this record
Date revised Changes made
19 Dec 2023 Species was changed from Amur Falcon/Eurasian Hobby to Eurasian Hobby: See background.

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2023). Record 10638: Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo. Retrieved December 8, 2024, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/10638/.

Media
Credit for photo(s): Krishna G R/YT Choong


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