Black-breasted Buzzard

Hamirostra melanosternon

The Black-breasted Buzzard is a large raptor found in Australia. It has a distinct black breast and belly, with a white head and neck, and a dark brown back. This bird is known for its unique feeding behavior, using stones to crack open eggs and access the contents. It inhabits open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas, and is often seen soaring high in the sky in search of prey. The Black-breasted Buzzard is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN, with stable populations throughout its range.

Habitat: Open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas