Grey-faced Buzzard
Grey-faced Buzzard (<em>Butastur indicus</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
Grey-faced Buzzard (Butastur indicus) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. A medium raptor with a gray face, white throat stripe and barred underparts; migrates through East Asia in spectacular flocks; hunts frogs, insects and small birds.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Butastur; binomial: Butastur indicus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1788). Typical size: 40-46cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: se Asia, Philippines, Indonesian Arch. and Raja Ampat Is. (nw of New Guinea).
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
