Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

[ppaaoolloo]

Pardon the IQ they say this bird is uncommon?

Many thanks to Alain Del Pascua for spotting this bird. I am unsure of the ID so please correct it if it is wrong



Camera Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperture f/11.0
Focal Length 1120 mm
ISO Speed 800
Remote Trigger None
Support: Tripod + Gimbal
Crop: 100% maginifcation
Location: Cavite
Date and Time 2010:07:27 09:57:51
Subject Distance: 95.9 meters or 315 feet

Edit: Corrected name and protected the area where this was found.

[JP Cariño]

its a peregrine falcon - oriental phase if im not mistaken.

[Romy Ocon]

The fine barring in the breast and belly tells me it's the resident race of Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus ernesti). The Oriental Hobby has no such barring.

[ppaaoolloo]

Thanks for the correction gentlemen. Glad you two are on the board.

[Jon Villasper]

i'd have to agree with peregrine falcon. it was just too far for a positive id on a scope yesterday.

[alainpascua]

Ur welcome, Paolo! Nice to nird with you and your father, Nestor! Looking forward to seeing his bird pic posts here and to bird with him and you in Leyte!

[Toto Gamboa]

Great shot from around a tenth of a kilometer. Whew