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Black Baza

Black Baza

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The Black Baza is a small, striking raptor found in tropical Asia, identifiable by its glossy black upperparts, white belly, and chestnut-red flanks with prominent black barring. It's often found in forests and woodlands, hunting insects.
Where to spot
Forests, woodlands, and plantations across tropical Asia, including India, Southeast Asia, and parts of China. Some populations are migratory.
How to spot
Look for its glossy black plumage, prominent crest, white belly, and chestnut-red lower flanks with black barring. Often seen flying agilely within the forest canopy or perched on exposed branches, making high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Year-round in resident populations, but highly seasonal in migratory areas (autumn and spring). Active during daylight hours.
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File:BLACK BAZA Aviceda leuphotes (7005184891).jpg
File:Black Baza Aviceda leuphotes (Dumont, 1820) (16353105051).jpg
File:Black Baza Aviceda leuphotes from Anaimalai hills JEG8238.jpg
File:Aviceda leuphotes, black baza.jpg
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File:Aviceda leuphotes, black baza 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aviceda leuphotes, black baza 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:BLACK BAZA Aviceda leuphotes (7005184891).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black Baza Aviceda leuphotes (Dumont, 1820) (16353105051).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black Baza Aviceda leuphotes from Anaimalai hills JEG8238.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is highly migratory in some parts of its range, with large flocks seen during migration, sometimes numbering in the thousands.
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