Pacific Baza (Aviceda subcristata)

✨ Key Features

  • Distinctive short crest

  • Bold black and white barring on chest and tail

  • Bright yellow eye

  • Compact raptor with rounded wings

🌏 Habitat

Found across northern and eastern Australia, especially in:

  • Forests and woodlands

  • Rainforest edges

  • Coastal regions

Often seen:

  • Perched quietly in trees or gliding between forest canopy

⚡ What Makes It Special

A secretive forest raptor, often overlooked due to its quiet behaviour and camouflage.

🧠 Summary

A small crested raptor with bold barring, usually seen perched quietly in forest and woodland.