Eastern Buzzard
Mount Faber
12 Nov 2023


General details
Species Eastern Buzzard Buteo japonicus
Record ID 10665
Date 12 Nov 2023
Location Mount Faber
Count 1 individual
Date added 13 Nov 2023

Record accepted.

Committee's view
Vote results This record was not put through an explicit vote, but the SBRC has evaluated and verified the record.
Verdict Accepted / Wild (Verifiable)

References (see all)
References eBird

Descriptions
Identification
Flying away fast, only seen for few seconds before went out of view. More strongly contrasting carpal patch to underwings (I feel?). Received contrasting opinions from people, so would like a more definitive answer by the records committee as to whether this is Common or Eastern Buzzard. Thanks in advance.
Habitat/behaviour
Clear sky
Viewing conditions
Clear
Observer's experience
First time encountering Buteo sp.
Observer's experience w/similar species
First time encountering Buteo sp.

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2023). Record 10665: Eastern Buzzard Buteo japonicus. Retrieved August 20, 2025, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/10665/.

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