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26-APR-2011

Black shaheen (Falco peregrinus peregrinator) looking out over southern Sri Lanka from Worlds End

Many thanks to Dan Hillsman for the identification.

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hajar31-Dec-2012 23:45
Fantastic, thank you for that! That bird is looking out over the most spectacular view.
Dan Hillsman30-Dec-2012 17:13
This bird is an Indian form of peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus pereginator) commonly called the black Shaheen. A much nicer find than a common shikra.
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