CRESTED HONEY BUZZARD

Photographed in Singapore (Pasir Ris Park) November 2013

(see 858)                  CRESTED HONEY BUZZARD              Pernis ptilorhynchus

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Often referred to as Oriental Honey Buzzard. Migrant and non-breeding winter visitor found in primary and secondary forests, forest edges, scrub and parkland. 53-65 cm. Widespread across much of Indian sub-continent, East and Southeast Asia; northern populations are migratory, wintering in India and Southeast Asia, east to Lesser Sundas.

Orientalis Dark Morph

Orientalis Pale Morph

Torquatus Tweedale Morph