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Aviceda leuphotes
Basic stats
Diet
Large insects, small vertebrates
Habitat
Forest edge, migrating over open country
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
2–3 eggs
Incubation period
About 26–28 days
Size
Small (30–35cm)
Wingspan
~70–80cm
Weight
~180–250g
A small, boldly patterned raptor with black, white and chestnut plumage and a short crest, often seen in loose flocks on migration through Sabah.
Feeds on large insects and small vertebrates, frequently hunting from a low, exposed perch with short sallying flights, and notably more social than most raptors.
