Black Baza (Aviceda leuphotes syama) - 20240317-03

            A highly distinctive medium-sized raptor. Black overall with a thick white breast band and rusty-edged white stripes on the belly. Slender crest may be held vertically or at an angle when the bird is perched, but tends to be hidden during flight. If seen flying from above, note the “checkerboard” patterning on upperwings. Favors foothill and lowland forests when breeding, but can be found in more open habitats on passage and in wintering grounds. Quite social outside of the breeding season, often soaring in large flocks and roosting communally. Gives a squeaky, echoing whistle, often while in flight.  (eBird)
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As we were walking through the park, we caught sight of this lovely raptor.  We were able to watch it for a while before it flew to another tree.  An unusual find in Singapore as it showed as rare in the eBird checklist.  We enjoyed seeing such a distinctive raptor.  I discovered later that it had been overwintering in this city park, much to the joy of the local birders.

Pasir Ris Park, Singapore.  March 2024.
Birding Singapore.
   

Taken in: Singapore / Pasir Ris New Town (show map)

Taken on: March 17, 2024

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Birding Singapore

Singapore

Canon EOS R6

Least Concern

Accipitriformes

Accipitridae

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Sets appears in: • Singapore • Raptors (Cathartidae, Pandionidae, Accipitridae and Falconidae)

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Camera: Canon EOS R6, f/11.0, 1/800 sec, 800mm, ISO 1250 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R6
Lens:	RF800mm F11 IS STM
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length:	800mm
ISO:	1250
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 2024 Macintosh
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