29/01/2026
Shikra
๐Al Faqaa Desert, Dubai UAE
A common, widespread resident across Asia and Africa. Adult males have a reddish iris, blue gray upperparts and fine brownish-orange barring on underparts. Females have a yellowish iris and brownish gray upperparts. Both have narrow dark barring on the tail. Juveniles are browner with a prominent moustachial stripe and streaked underparts. It hunts for a wide variety of prey in woodland, savannah, and even suburban gardens, dashing out from perches within vegetation to grab its prey.
Gear: Nikon Zf + Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Falcon eagle
Desert birds
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UAE birds
Shikra
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