| Andy Yip :: Pacific Baza (Aviceda subcristata) | |
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What do the eat? Grubs, frogs and reptiles are the main creatures preyed upon by the Pacific Baza although the Phasmids or giant stick insects are considered a delicacy. Food is obtained when patrolling the outer foliage of trees, waving in and out of the crown, then snatching prey with accuracy from the leaves. Where do they live? It is found along the Northern and Eastern Coast of Australia in association with eucalypt and rainforests. Galleries of trees that line watercourses provide the ideal habitat for the Hawk. Some interesting facts! The Pacific Baza is also known as the Crested Hawk due to the prominent feather crest at the back of the head. The ability to distinguish green prey from green leaves is due to the anatomy of the eye. The Crested Hawk has the enhanced ability to differentiate between subtle shades of green. |
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