Gray-faced Buzzard

Butastur indicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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