Sulawesi Honey-buzzard
NameSulawesi Honey-buzzard
Common NameSulawesi Honey-buzzard
Scientific NamePernis celebensis
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)112.5
Length (cm)54
Weight (g)780
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark brown upperparts, a paler head with a short crest, and bright yellow eyes. The underparts are whitish to buff, heavily barred with dark brown, and the tail features broad dark bands.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a high-pitched, repeated 'kwee-kwee-kwee' or 'ki-ki-ki-ki' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and several smaller adjacent islands, including the Sula and Banggai Islands, in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresshort crest on head, bright yellow eyes, heavily barred underparts, banded tail, raptor silhouette
Description
The Sulawesi Honey-buzzard is a medium-sized raptor endemic to Sulawesi and surrounding islands. It typically perches upright on branches, scanning for prey, and is known for its diet of wasp larvae and pupae. This species exhibits a distinctive crested head and barred underparts.
