Family
Accipitridae
Description
A distinct slim black crest set off by a large yellow eye in the grey head, breast buff-white with bold dark bars. Female: throat whitish, upperbreast grey.
Habits
Diurnal, Hunt at any time of the day, solitary birds, consort closely with their mates only.
Habitat
Coastal Woodland Forest, Forest of coastal northwestern Australia; open woodland; rainforest; open forests.
Notes
Photo South Alligator River.
Breeding
October November December, Usually 3; bluish-white eggs, nest flimsy structure of sticks, may be used more than one season. Male and female share nest building, incubation and care of the young. Incubation about 33 days, fledge in 32-35 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, large insects; lizards; mice; grubs; frogs; small reptiles and stick insects.
Details
Common Name: |
Pacific Baza, Crested Hawk |
Scientific Name: |
Aviceda subcristata |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Falconiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Male 350 mm |
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