Colours
Distinguishing features
It appears long-necked with a small head (resembling that of a pigeon), and soars on flat wings. The head lacks a strong supraciliary ridge giving it a very un-raptor-like facial appearance. It has a long tail and a short head crest. It is brown above, but not as dark as Honey Buzzard, and paler below. There is a dark throat stripe. Unusually for a large bird of prey, the sexes can be distinguished. The male has a blue-grey head, while the female's head is brown. She is slightly larger and darker than the male. The male has a black tail with a white band, whilst the female resembles female Honey Buzzard. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 68 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Up to 150 cm
Synonyms
Distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It breeds in Asia from central Siberia east to Japan. It is a summer migrant to Siberia, wintering in tropical south east Asia. Elsewhere it is more-or-less resident. (Wikipedia)
Diet
It is a specialist feeder, living mainly on the larvae and nests of wasps, although it will take other small insect prey such as cicadas. (Wikipedia)
