Besra - Accipiter virgatus
I agree - I have never heard of one of these before either ! Not a common bird in India and at first I thought it was a Shikra (as did the guides) which is roughly the equivalent of a sparrowhawk in the UK. We used this photo and a bit of book work to identify this properly as a Besra. Not a common bird so very pleasing. I also saw a Shikra but did not manage to get a shot.
The bold striping on the sides and darker back clinches it. This bird is a tiger on the prowl. That beak and talons would make short work of an Indian Robin.
Besra, Accipiter virgatus
Ramnagar Banglore India
25 April 2012
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