A slender, medium-sized hawk with a prominent crest and paddle-shaped wings, known for its agile flight through forest canopies.
Pacific Baza
Aviceda subcristata
Photo: Shirley Hitschmann
Photo: Tony Phelps
Photo: Tony Phelps
Photo: Shirley Hitschmann
Bird Description:
Special features:
Distinctive crest and striking facial markings.
Short, broad wings adapted for maneuvering through trees.
Feeds primarily on insects and small vertebrates.
Did you know?:
The Pacific Baza performs spectacular aerial displays during courtship, including tumbling flights. They are often seen perched quietly before launching into swift, agile flights to catch prey.
View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Aviceda-subcristata
Location: AW-1770 Golf Course, AW-Discovery Trails, AW-Town Centre, Sports and Rec
Size: Medium
Type of bird: Birds of Prey