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Philippine Honey Buzzard
Pernis steerei Sclater, WL, 1919
722 gWeight
The Philippine honey buzzard (Pernis steerei) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Philippines
Philippine Honey Buzzard has been recorded at 27 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 4Philippines92 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Road 42Philippines75 records
- Bislig lowlands – PICOP Roads 1-4Philippines71 records
More places
- Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, SibulanPhilippines62 records
- Bislig lowlands – 321 Quarry TrailPhilippines41 records
- Pasonanca Natural Park, Zamboanga City – BalunoPhilippines27 records
- Jariel's Peak – Restaurant, Bgy. Magsaysay, InfantaPhilippines25 records
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – SumilaoPhilippines20 records
- Lake HolonPhilippines20 records
- Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park – Mid-level TrailsPhilippines18 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Philippine honey buzzard (Pernis steerei) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is endemic to forested lowlands of the Philippines, with the exception of Palawan.
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Questions
How big is the Philippine Honey Buzzard?
The Philippine Honey Buzzard weighs around 722 g.
Where does the Philippine Honey Buzzard live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group). It is most often recorded in Philippines.
When is the best time to see the Philippine Honey Buzzard?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Philippine Honey Buzzard endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Philippine Honey Buzzard as Least Concern.
What does the Philippine Honey Buzzard eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Philippine Honey Buzzard in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 722 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 378 mm
- Tail
- 257 mm
- Bill
- 34 mm
- Tarsus
- 43 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Philippines (except Palawan group)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Pernis
Other birds in the genus Pernis
European Honey BuzzardPernis apivorus
Crested Honey BuzzardPernis ptilorhynchus
Barred Honey BuzzardPernis celebensis
Pearl KiteGampsonyx swainsonii
Scissor-tailed KiteChelictinia riocourii
White-tailed KiteElanus leucurus
Black-winged KiteElanus caeruleus
Black-shouldered KiteElanus axillaris
Letter-winged KiteElanus scriptus
African Harrier-HawkPolyboroides typus
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