Pacific Baza
NamePacific Baza
Common NamePacific Baza
Scientific NameAviceda subcristata
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)90
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsAdults have a grey head, back, and wings, with a prominent black crest. The underparts are white with fine grey barring on the breast and rufous barring on the flanks and belly. They have bright yellow eyes and a dark, hooked bill.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, high-pitched, two-note 'weep-weep' or 'kew-kew' sound, often repeated rapidly.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and northern Australia, New Guinea, and several islands in Indonesia and the Solomon Islands.
Identifying FeaturesProminent crest, Yellow eyes, Grey upperparts, Barred underparts, Distinctive two-note call
Description
The Pacific Baza is a medium-sized, crested raptor known for its distinctive appearance and agile flight. It often perches conspicuously in trees, hunting insects and small vertebrates. This species is found in various wooded habitats across its range.
