Which Accipiter species?

Romy Ocon
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Which Accipiter species? Mar 29, 2011 0:38:19 GMT

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This is an old record shot that I missed identifying. I've always found these raptors tough to ID, so any guidance from the experts is appreciated.

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Tonji Ramos Certified Birdnut, PBP Posts: 1,826	Which Accipiter species? Mar 29, 2011 6:22:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonji Ramos on Mar 29, 2011 6:22:00 GMT Nice photo. I am certainly no expert. But could it be a Crested Goshawk?
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des Certified Birdnut Posts: 441	Which Accipiter species? Mar 29, 2011 10:22:24 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by des on Mar 29, 2011 10:22:24 GMT I would vote for first-winter Chinese Goshawk.