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Species
Aviceda subcristata Gould, 1838
Nomenclature
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Family: AccipitridaeGenus: Aviceda
Species:
Aviceda subcristata Gould, 1838
Usage:
valid
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Pacific Baza, Crested/Lizard Hawk, Crested/Lizard Baza
Media
SUMMARY
Resembles most others in genus. Adult grey with crest and bold ventral barring, unmistakable within range.Female slightly larger than male. Juvenile brown, not grey, with bold face pattern and rufous patch on breast.