Philippine Honey Buzzard
A species of Typical Honey-buzzards Scientific name : Pernis steerei Genus : Typical Honey-buzzards
Philippine Honey Buzzard, A species of Typical Honey-buzzards
Botanical name: Pernis steerei
Genus: Typical Honey-buzzards
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Description
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The Philippine honey buzzard (Pernis steerei) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It inhabits subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forest of the Philippines.
Feeding Habits
Philippine Honey Buzzard primarily feeds on wasps, termites, including larvae, lizards, young birds, and occasionally frogs, showcasing varied foraging techniques tailored to its diverse prey.
Habitat
Philippine Honey Buzzard primarily inhabits primary rainforests and mature secondary forests that have undergone regeneration for over two decades. These birds are prevalent in areas characterized by dense tree coverage and substantial undergrowth, typically found in broader tropical and subtropical regions. They are also known to frequent forest edges, adapting to a range of forested environments from lowland areas to higher forested terrains.
Dite type
Carnivorous
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Hawks Genus
Typical Honey-buzzards Species
Philippine Honey Buzzard