Gray-faced Buzzard
Butastur indicus
Least ConcernAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The grey-faced buzzard is an Asian bird of prey. It is typically 41–46 cm (16–18 in) in length, making it a small-sized raptor. It breeds in Manchuria, Korea and Japan; it winters in South-east Asia.
Fun Fact
During the breeding season the male buzzards spend up to 90% of their day perched searching for prey.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range, the buzzard is found in coniferous and mixed evergreen forests in mountains, at forest edges, fields, meadows, marshes, and around agricultural lands.
Diet
Eats lizards, small mammals and large insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance