Gray-faced Buzzard
NameGray-faced Buzzard
Common NameGray-faced Buzzard
Scientific NameButastur indicus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)105
Length (cm)43.5
Weight (g)400
Plumage DetailsAdults have a gray head and face, bright yellow eyes, and a yellow cere and legs. The upperparts are brown, while the underparts are white with prominent rufous-brown barring, particularly on the flanks and belly. The tail is also barred.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a high-pitched, whistled 'pee-wee' or 'ki-wee', often repeated.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in East Asia, including Japan, Korea, northeastern China, and southeastern Siberia. It migrates south to Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, and Indochina for the non-breeding season.
Identifying Featuresgray head and face, yellow eyes, barred underparts, slender build, yellow cere and legs
Description
The Gray-faced Buzzard is a medium-sized raptor known for its distinctive gray head and migratory habits. It typically perches upright on exposed branches or posts, scanning for prey in open woodlands and cultivated areas.
