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Circaetus gallicus
Medium-sized raptor with distinctive head shape. It was perched on the top of a tall pylon on the side of the valley, and on the opposite side of the valley was another raptor in a similar place, similar size and build, probably its mate.
River valley.
Head shape and chest markings match up with Short-toed Eagle. Peregrines have longer primary projection and a smaller head; juveniles are streaked below.
Spotted on Aug 5, 2012
Submitted on Aug 29, 2012
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