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Gray-faced Buzzard
- Scientific name
- Butastur indicus
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Gray-faced Buzzard (Butastur indicus) is a migratory bird of prey primarily found in East and Southeast Asia. It was formally described by the German naturalist Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1788. Within its genus, it is distinguished by its robust, broad wings suited for soaring and a noticeably pointed tail, features that evolved to facilitate long-distance seasonal migrations between its breeding grounds in temperate forests and its wintering ranges in tropical climates.
The bird holds significant cultural importance in parts of Asia, particularly in Japan where it is known as the 'sashiba.' Its biannual migration is carefully monitored by researchers and enthusiasts, serving as an important bio-indicator for the health of rural landscapes. The species is typically characterized by a muted, elegant plumage of gray and brown tones, and it is widely admired in ornithological circles for its predictable, sweeping flight patterns and characteristic vocalizations during its transit.
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