Saturday 16 June 2012

Atlas long-legged Buzzard

A few shots and  video recordings from Alentejo province

2 cy Atlas long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus cirtensis






Adult rufous morph Atlas long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus cirtensis










The peculiar feeding method of the ssp "cirtensis" chasing and capturing insects, on foot



I would like to thank to Andrea Corso and Luis Palma, for the confirmation of the Id, since rufous morph plumage on ssp. "cirtensis" do not figure on most bibliography.
http://www.rarebirdspain.net/arbsi033.htm