About the Oriental Honey-buzzard
The crested honey buzzard, also known as the Oriental, Asiatic, or Eastern honey buzzard, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles, and harriers. It is a fairly large raptor, larger than the European honey buzzard. The name honey buzzard is derived from their diets, which consist mainly of the larvae of bees and wasps extracted from honey combs. It is sexually dimorphic and has six subspecies.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Pernis ptilorhynchus |
| Species Codes | orihob2, OHBU, ORHB, CRHB, CHBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Honey-buzzard belong to?
The Oriental Honey-buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Honey-buzzard?
The crested honey buzzard, also known as the Oriental, Asiatic, or Eastern honey buzzard, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles, and harriers. It is a fairly large raptor, larger than the European honey buzzard. The name ho...
Where can I report a Oriental Honey-buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Honey-buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orihob2, or on iNaturalist.
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