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Aviceda leuphotes
| Family Name: | Accipitridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Black Baza, Burung Helang Baza Hitam |
Name
Description
| Size | 32 cm |
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| Description | Small-sized raptor, distinctive long black crest. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
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| Distribution | Breeds in India, China; For South-east Asia, in North Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam. This raptor is widespread throughout Singapore during the winter months and can be found in parks and areas that are wooded. Usually occurs in groups of 3 to 10 birds. Often on top of trees with exposed branches along the Sungei Buloh Besar. From Oct to Mar. Peak numbers in Nov. |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |