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  1. tomjenner

    Are these Bonelli's Eagles? - Sudan

    Great photo Peter. Views like that would have made identification a lot easier. Tom
  2. tomjenner

    Are these Bonelli's Eagles? - Sudan

    I recently sent these photos to raptor expert Bill Clark, who has confirmed that they are of Bonelli's Eagles. Thanks for all your useful comments. Tom
  3. tomjenner

    Are these Bonelli's Eagles? - Sudan

    I didn't see the white mantle patch in the field having never got a proper look at the upperparts. I took loads of photos, but unfortunately they are all in Sudan and I jumped on a plane for 3 months of travel the day after I published this post and I have no access to them until I get back. I...
  4. tomjenner

    Are these Bonelli's Eagles? - Sudan

    Although it would be new for Sudan, I don't think the location is a big issue. In Birds of the Horn of Africa it mentions that Bonelli's Eagles have recently been recorded breeding in Djibuti, and the new Middle East guide shows them breeding at several locations along the opposite shore of the...
  5. tomjenner

    Are these Bonelli's Eagles? - Sudan

    I took these photos of two raptors that appeared to be displaying in the hills bordering the Red Sea in Sudan. They were distinctly broad winged and soared on flattish wings. One also hung its legs very low and they swooped at each other a couple times as if passing food or attempting to grapple...
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