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The stripe on the throat would make sense

Going on what Mr DotDan has to say, I agree and have to change my comment. It was indeed a very small bird. I think 20 cm is bit too small though, but 30 too big, so let's work on the 20 - 25 cm range? Sorry for the bit of wrong info. But accordingly have to say that means the Lizzard Buzzard is out...

Thinking back, based on size my initial reaction at the sighting was also juv Little Sparrowhawk, but upon investigating everything about it, ESPECIALLY the tail, told it's not... Lekker challenging one this!!!

I need a refrence!

Sorry to say, looked at all pics and can't find anything that can be used as a reference...

Ok, It cant be juv Cuckoo Hawk!

Juv, Lizzard Buzzard should only have 3 bars on tail(I see a fourth ), and it looks like the adult, according to Sasol and Raptor ID guide for SA.( the photo doesnt match)

Juv Ovambo Sparrowhawk, wont have the mark down the throat.

Juv, African Goshawk has a grey cere.

Leaving Juv, Little Sparrowhawk, Shikra and Gabar Goshawk.

The tail is wrong for Little Sparrowhawk,

Gabar has more orangey legs when Juvenile.

Shikra, has the dark line on the throat, and the cere and eyes are yellow. The eyebrow and the 4 bars on the tail match the Juvenile. (Taken from Raptor ID Guide, and Sasol)

Im with Juvenile Shikra

Wow Justin, great work on breaking it down!

Thanks Moegaai

Doesnt mean im right though

My guess will be Juvenile Shikra

Hi,

Saw this bird near Pretoriuskop. Think it is a Gabar Goshawk. Any ideas?

Thanks,


Craig

Hey Craig

I can't seem to view the photo you have sent. Are my settings wrong on my computer or is it a technical difficulty on your side?

Can anyone else see the photo?

Kingfishergirl will assist as soon as she is able to fly over the technical wall

Can't see it either...

I think is a red cross... on white background
I can't ...

Anne-marie your id is spot on, that specific bird is called a red-crossed white breasted Cross, it's found throughout South Africa and in some sparse regions of the Namib desert and upper regions of Botswana. Craig I think you can tick another lifer off your list!

Kingfishergirl rolls on the ground laughing at the joke Anne-marie has started!

You guys want to tell me you can't see the pic? It's as clear as the nose on my face.

Nada, Kingfishergirl. Wrong ID, try again.

Hah! JenB

You worked some magic and now the raptor has appeared. Give me a moment whilst I gaze into my crystal ball and tell you which raptor it is, and what lies in its future.