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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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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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in February · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Barred Honey BuzzardPernis celebensisThe barred honey buzzard or Sulawesi honey buzzard is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Crested Honey BuzzardPernis ptilorhynchusAbout 57–60 cm (22–24 in) in size, the crested honey buzzard is a fairly large raptor.
European Honey BuzzardPernis apivorusThe 52–60-centimetre (20–24 in)-long honey buzzard is larger and longer winged, with a 135–150-centimetre (53–59 in) wingspan, when compared to the smaller common buzzard (Buteo buteo).
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