European honey-buzzard

Description

The European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus),also known as the pern or common pern,is a bird of prey in the family he 52–60-centimetre (20–24 in)-long honey buzzard is larger and longer winged,with a 135–150-centimetre (53–59 in) wingspan,when compared to the smaller common buzzard (Buteo buteo).It appears longer necked with a small head,and soars on flat wings.It has a longer tail,which has fewer bars than the Buteo buzzard,usually with two narrow dark bars and a broad dark subterminal bar.The sexes can be distinguished on plumage,which is unusual for a large bird of prey.The male has a blue-grey head,while the female's head is brown.The female is slightly larger and darker than the male.The soaring jizz is quite diagnostic;the wings are held straight with the wing tips horizontal or sometimes slightly pointed down.The head protrudes forwards with a slight kink downwards and sometimes a very angular chest can be seen,similar to a sparrowhawk,although this may not be diagnostic.The angular chest is most pronounced when seen in direct flight with tail narrowed.The call is a clear peee-lu.