Birds
File:Butastur indicus.jpg

Gray-faced Buzzard

Gray-faced Buzzard

100
1 week ago
Not yet spotted on Fladder
Spotted
The Grey-faced Buzzard is a medium-sized migratory raptor of East Asia, known for its distinct grey head and impressive long-distance migrations. It is a versatile hunter of various small animals.
Where to spot
Breeds in Northeast Asia (e.g., Japan, China, Korea) and winters in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Found in forests, woodlands, cultivated areas, and open country.
How to spot
During migration, scan the skies for large flocks. In resident areas, look for it soaring or hunting over open woodlands, or perched on prominent vantage points. Note its grey head.
When to spot
Best observed during spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) migration, especially at coastal watchpoints. Active during daylight hours in all seasons.
File:Butastur indicus.jpg
File:Butastur indicus 154370469.jpg
File:Butastur indicus 173604634.jpg
File:Butastur indicus 30114204.jpg
File:Butastur indicus 30114205.jpg
File:Butastur indicus 30197170.jpg
File:Butastur indicus 30197174.jpg
File:Butastur indicus 62273185.jpg
File:Grey-faced Buzzard Butastur indicus.jpg
File:Grey-faced Buzzard Butastur indicus - 8080164755.jpg
File:Butastur indicus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Butastur indicus 154370469.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Butastur indicus 173604634.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Butastur indicus 30114204.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Butastur indicus 30114205.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Butastur indicus 30197170.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Butastur indicus 30197174.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Butastur indicus 62273185.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grey-faced Buzzard Butastur indicus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grey-faced Buzzard Butastur indicus - 8080164755.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species undertakes massive seasonal migrations, with thousands of individuals often seen in large 'kettles' or swirling flocks at migration bottlenecks in East Asia.
Loading...

Spotted

Recently spotted
47 (Seen in the last 3 months)
Last spotted
1 week ago

Monthly observations

No observations
Loading...
Nothing spotted yet

Also interesting

File:Chondrohierax uncinatus - Hook-billed Kite.JPG
100

Hook-billed Kite

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Circus assimilis, Pilbara, Western Australia 1.jpg
100

Spotted Harrier

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Circaetus cinerascens, Savate, Birding Weto, a.jpg
100

Western Banded Snake-Eagle

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Small Sparrowhawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Lophoictinia isura (32565884676).jpg
100

Square-tailed Kite

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Buteogallus schistaceus - Slate-coloured Hawk (male).JPG
100

Slate-colored Hawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Japanese Sparrowhawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Elanus scriptus.jpg
100

Letter-winged Kite

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:African Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides typus).jpg
100

African Harrier-Hawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Buteo platypterus Bolger Lake Ontario1.jpg
100

Broad-winged Hawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites