White-eyed Buzzard
NameWhite-eyed Buzzard
Common NameWhite-eyed Buzzard
Scientific NameButastur teesa
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)97.5
Length (cm)43
Weight (g)435
Plumage DetailsThe White-eyed Buzzard has predominantly brown plumage, with a paler throat and underparts that can show streaking. Key features include a dark moustachial stripe, a white patch on the nape, and a rufous tail with a broad dark subterminal band. The cere and legs are yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a characteristic high-pitched, drawn-out 'pee-weee' or 'tsee-weee' call, often repeated, particularly during the breeding season.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeResident breeder found across South Asia, including Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and extending eastwards into Myanmar.
Identifying Featurespale white eyes, brown plumage, dark moustachial stripe, white nape patch, rufous tail with subterminal band, yellow cere and legs
Description
A medium-sized raptor characterized by its distinctive pale, almost white, eyes. It is typically seen perched prominently on trees or poles, scanning for prey in open woodlands and cultivated areas.
