Distinguishing features
The Black Baza is a small and distinctively coloured raptor. When perched, the upright crest and contrasting patterns make it difficult to misidentify.
The male has white scapulars, secondary coverts and on the secondaries. The female has white only on the scapulars and more chestnut bands on the underside unlike the few bands in the male.
In flight it is crow like and is often seen in small groups or flocks during migration. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 35 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Up to 80 cm
Synonyms
Distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
This species is found in the forests of Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. (Wikipedia)
They typically can be found in open tropical forest, especially near clearings and close to waterways. They can be anywhere up to about 1500 metres above sea level. (AviBirds)
Chronotypes
Diet
They feed mainly on insects by making aerial sallies. They may also pick insects off a leaf, the insects always seized with their feet. They have been observed to attempt capturing small birds such as wagtails by making dashes into flocks. They have been noted to join mixed-species foraging flocks. It has also been known to feed on the fruits of the oil palm. (Wikipedia)
