About the Gray-faced Buzzard
The grey-faced buzzard is an Asian bird of prey. It is typically 41–46 cm (16–18 in) in length, making it a small-sized raptor. It breeds in Manchuria, Korea and Japan; it winters in South-east Asia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Butastur indicus |
| Species Codes | gyfbuz1, GFBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-faced Buzzard belong to?
The Gray-faced Buzzard (Butastur indicus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-faced Buzzard?
The grey-faced buzzard is an Asian bird of prey. It is typically 41–46 cm (16–18 in) in length, making it a small-sized raptor. It breeds in Manchuria, Korea and Japan; it winters in South-east Asia....
Where can I report a Gray-faced Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-faced Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyfbuz1, or on iNaturalist.
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