White-eyed Buzzard

Butastur teesa · Species of bird
Order
Accipitriformes
Codes
whebuz1, WEBU

About the White-eyed Buzzard

The white-eyed buzzard is a medium-sized hawk, distinct from the true buzzards in the genus Buteo, found in South Asia. Adults have a rufous tail, a distinctive white iris, and a white throat bearing a dark mesial stripe bordered. The head is brown and the median coverts of the upper wing are pale. They lack the typical carpal patches on the underside of the wings seen in true buzzards, but the entire wing lining appears dark in contrast to the flight feathers. They sit upright on perches for prolonged periods and soar on thermals in search of insect and small vertebrate prey. They are vociferous in the breeding season, and several birds may be heard calling as they soar together.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae)
SpeciesButastur teesa
Species Codeswhebuz1, WEBU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the White-eyed Buzzard belong to?

The White-eyed Buzzard (Butastur teesa) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.

How can I identify the White-eyed Buzzard?

The white-eyed buzzard is a medium-sized hawk, distinct from the true buzzards in the genus Buteo, found in South Asia. Adults have a rufous tail, a distinctive white iris, and a white throat bearing a dark mesial stripe bordered. The head is brown and the median coverts of the upper wing are pale. ...

Where can I report a White-eyed Buzzard sighting?

You can log sightings of White-eyed Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whebuz1, or on iNaturalist.