outside my window this afternoon.   not sure how clear it will show on this post.

Might be a dove. Sorry.

You'll have a lot of fun with this smart bird.

Some kind of Raptor.  Crested Goshawk I think.

regards worgeordie

After enlarging the pic on screen and noticing the shape of the beak I would say it is a raptor, but the pic is unclear to determine which one.

https://www.birdingbob.com/raptors-thailand

If you ask a Thai--will say Nok Bird......just like Sangsom is Whisky~~~

I would say its a young sparrowhawk.

The markings on the chest suggest it could be this, or indeed a goshawk but are those species found over here? 

The Eurasian Sparrowhawk has quite a wide range.  Blue indicates non-breeding winter range.  https://www.thainationalparks.com/species/eurasian-sparrowhawk

 

There are other sparrowhawks in Thailand.

 

47 minutes ago, ChakaKhan said:

If you ask a Thai--will say Nok Bird......just like Sangsom is Whisky~~~

Any opportunity to disparage the locals, eh? If a picture of a bird elicits that kind of reaction, it might be time to flock off.

It`s a zebra dove. Have loads in my garden. These small pigeons are quite tame.

 

 

Not a Raptor because the beak doesn't bend down for tearing flesh

2 hours ago, moe666 said:

Not a Raptor because the beak doesn't bend down for tearing flesh

The picture shows a rather short beak with a pronounced downward bend and sharp point.

 

Doesn't look much like the zebra dove at all.

7 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

https://www.birdingbob.com/raptors-thailand

yes, definitely in this group.....and think it was fairly young.   Flew off pretty low , had a good wingspan.   Sat there for a while, nice bird

6 hours ago, moe666 said:

Not a Raptor because the beak doesn't bend down for tearing flesh

sorry,  not a dove.  about that size but definitely was different.

Some kind of raptor , maybe a sparrowhawk. I think it is a juvenile , hence not very pronounced beak and outline/markings.

It could be female immature shrika not a great photo. I think they are not so common in this part of Thailand, east and south east. Just a guess.

Well spotted anyway.

9 minutes ago, Pyloszeus said:

It could be female immature shrika not a great photo. I think they are not so common in this part of Thailand, east and south east. Just a guess.

Well spotted anyway.

Never heard of shrika......so I googled it

 

Have to admit, shes a stunning bird!....but I think you are wrong

I found a truly amazing app that uses AI to identify flora and fauna from photos that you take with it. If the AI doesn't get it all the way to genus or species, others in the community will also see it and try to do an ID. It's called iNaturalist, produced by National Geographic and the California Academy of Sciences.

 

https://www.inaturalist.org

 

Rather the discuss everything that it does, go have a look. I have found it to be sort of addicting and find myself trekking through the forest to see if I can come up with something new, plus your findings are documented and mapped for the use of researchers.

 

 

4 hours ago, Pyloszeus said:

It could be female immature shrika not a great photo. I think they are not so common in this part of Thailand, east and south east. Just a guess.

Well spotted anyway.

sorry...had to take the photo through the window .    it was only about a meter away.     i am surprised how many different birds are around .....maybe i am getting to the age where bird watching will be my retirement hobby.  The one in photo almost definitely a small raptor ....first one i've seen up close

22 hours ago, Puwa said:

Any opportunity to disparage the locals, eh? If a picture of a bird elicits that kind of reaction, it might be time to flock off.

Where should I report for public flogging, as I'm sure my pun is WAY off base in my personal exps as a teacher here.

 

Can bring alone your brigade that liked your comment as well.......I suppose will have to give a wai at the temple too...

 

Which of the 13 smiles should I use to redeem myself in your eyes....?

On 9/11/2018 at 1:11 AM, cyberfarang said:

It`s a zebra dove. Have loads in my garden. These small pigeons are quite tame.

 

 

I think I would go with Zebra Dove as well. Here is the iNaturalist page with more photos and info:

 

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/3607-Geopelia-striata

 

But looking at it again and that curved beak, maybe it is a Shikra. Have a look at the photos:

 

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/5143-Accipiter-badius

 

Also note its vertical, upright stature. I think doves do not perch like that.

6 minutes ago, bubba said:

I think I would go with Zebra Dove as well. Here is the iNaturalist page with more photos and info:

 

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/3607-Geopelia-striata

Zebra doves don't have talons or a hooked beak,as seen in the enhanced  photo. 

regards worgeordie

14 hours ago, bubba said:

I found a truly amazing app that uses AI to identify flora and fauna from photos that you take with it. If the AI doesn't get it all the way to genus or species, others in the community will also see it and try to do an ID. It's called iNaturalist, produced by National Geographic and the California Academy of Sciences.

 

https://www.inaturalist.org

 

Rather the discuss everything that it does, go have a look. I have found it to be sort of addicting and find myself trekking through the forest to see if I can come up with something new, plus your findings are documented and mapped for the use of researchers.

 

 

Thanks for the info,thats a great app.

regards Worgeordie

Here's another idea: Eurasian Sparrowhark. iNaturalist show that the Shikra is commonly misidentified for this bird:

 

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/5106-Accipiter-nisus

I would definitely agree it is a bird of prey, it appears to be a Sparrowhawk.

I am going to plump for juvenile Japanese or Eurasian Sparrowhawk .