Kites, Hawks, Eagles
Crested Honey Buzzard
Pernis ptilorhynchus
The crested honey buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles, and harriers. This species is also known as the Oriental honey buzzard.
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Weight
- 1.1 kg
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Invertebrates
- Migration
- Resident
- Countries recorded
- 32
Recorded in India, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Israel, Philippines, Russia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Oman, Iran, Bhutan, Republic of Korea, Japan, Georgia, Australia, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Laos, Mongolia, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Timor-Leste.
Where to see it: Mushrif Palace Gardens (United Arab Emirates); K · Dhiffushi (Maldives); B · Landaa Giraavaru (Maldives); Valley School (India); Hlawga Park (Myanmar).
