Philippine Honey Buzzard

Pernis steerei

Least Concern · IUCN Red List

LCLeast ConcernEndemicInvertebratesForestLarge · 722 g

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The body ranges from 52.5 cm to 55.3 cm in males and 52 cm to 59 cm in females; the wingspan is 2.1 times total length. From above, the tail and broad rounded wings appear umber mingled with white; from below, both are pale and dark-banded, including a broad terminal band on the tail. The chest, belly and head are white and streaked, or pale to cream in juveniles. A dark brown crest extends from the back of the head and distinguishes P. steerei from P. celebensis, alongside paler plumage on the head and back. Voice: Honey-buzzards are generally quiet outside the breeding season, though one- or two-toned whistle-like calls are occasionally recorded.

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When to see the Philippine Honey Buzzard

One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 10 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is February, the month with the most records.

Where to see the Philippine Honey Buzzard

Regular range

The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

About the Philippine Honey Buzzard

The Philippine honey buzzard is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to forested lowlands of the Philippines, with the exception of Palawan.

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