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Pacific Baza

Aviceda subcristata · Species of bird
Order
Accipitriformes
Codes
pacbaz1, PABA

About the Pacific Baza

The Pacific baza, also known as the crested hawk, crested baza, and Pacific cuckoo-falcon, is a slender, medium-sized species of hawk in the family Accipitridae. It is mostly grey, brown, and white coloured and grows to a length of 35–46 centimetres (14–18 in). It is an omnivore and usually does not migrate. The breeding season for the species lasts from September to at least February, during which time specimens commonly fly and vocalise for display. It lives in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and East Timor, in forests, savannas, and freshwater bodies. The International Union for Conservation of Nature lists it as a least concern species.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae)
SpeciesAviceda subcristata
Species Codespacbaz1, PABA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Pacific Baza belong to?

The Pacific Baza (Aviceda subcristata) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.

How can I identify the Pacific Baza?

The Pacific baza, also known as the crested hawk, crested baza, and Pacific cuckoo-falcon, is a slender, medium-sized species of hawk in the family Accipitridae. It is mostly grey, brown, and white coloured and grows to a length of 35–46 centimetres (14–18 in). It is an omnivore and usually does not...

Where can I report a Pacific Baza sighting?

You can log sightings of Pacific Baza on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pacbaz1, or on iNaturalist.