About the Grey-faced Buzzard
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.
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ID tip
The males and females of the grey faced buzzard are the same in coloration. Adults are red & brown on the upper part of the chest while the chest is brown or dark brown. The chest contains dark down bars across the abdomen. The most infrequent color scheme is the full brown bird's also known as dark morph colored. The small-sized raptor is typically 41–46 cm (16–18 in) long. Wings are pointed and narrow; feathers are thin and look transparent when in flight. the tail is ashy brown with horizontal bars on the tail, the iris is bright yellow.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a passage migrant species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-eyed BuzzardButastur teesaThis slim and small hawk is easily identified by its white iris and the white throat and dark mesial stripe.
Rufous-winged BuzzardButastur liventerThe rufous-winged buzzard is an Asian bird of prey.
Grasshopper BuzzardButastur rufipennisThe adult grasshopper buzzard is grey brown above with a darker head and dark shaft streaks on all of its feathers.
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