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PORTAL FOR BIRDS OF MADHYA PRADESH
   
 
  Honey-buzzard  
Name : Honey-buzzard
Scientific Name : Pernis Ptilorhyncus
Size : Shahotela (68cms)
Habitat : Well-wooded forest and groves in urban areas
Identification : Greyish brown with dark grey head, blackish nuchal crest
Status : Resident
Distribution : Throughout the subcontinent
Food : Honey and bee, Larvae taken off live combs
Nest : April-June, platform
Eggs : 2, pale cream
   



  Least concern
  Terrestrial
  Common
  Most parts of M.P
 
SPECIES OF TERRESTRIAL BIRDS FOUND IN MADHYA PRADESH