Grey-faced Buzzard

Butastur liventer

The Grey-faced Buzzard is a medium-sized bird of prey found in East Asia. It has a distinctive grey face and a brown body with barred underparts. This species is known for its impressive migration, traveling from its breeding grounds in northern Asia to wintering areas in Southeast Asia. It is often seen soaring high in the sky or perched in open woodland areas. The Grey-faced Buzzard primarily feeds on small mammals, reptiles, and insects. Despite facing threats from habitat loss and illegal hunting, the population status of this species is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Open woodland areas