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Oriental Honey-buzzard

Oriental Honey-buzzard

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The Oriental Honey Buzzard is a medium to large raptor found across Asia, recognized by its relatively small head and long tail. It specializes in preying on social insects like wasps and bees, consuming their larvae, pupae, and honeycombs.
Where to spot
Forests and woodlands across a wide range of Asia, from Siberia south to Southeast Asia and parts of the Indian subcontinent. Migratory in northern parts of its range.
How to spot
Look for its relatively long tail, small head, and variable plumage (often brown with paler underparts and distinctive barring on flight feathers). Observe it soaring high or patiently excavating bee/wasp nests on the ground or in trees.
When to spot
Year-round in resident areas, but seasonally during migration (spring and autumn) in others. Active during daylight, often seen in thermals.
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It possesses unique scale-like feathers around its eyes to protect against bee and wasp stings while raiding nests, a remarkable adaptation.
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