The bazas, ''Aviceda'', are a genus of

bird of prey Birds of prey or predatory birds, also known as (although not the same as) raptors, are hypercarnivorous bird species that actively predation, hunt and feed on other vertebrates (mainly mammals, reptiles and smaller birds). In addition to speed ...

in the family

Accipitridae The Accipitridae () is one of the four families within the order Accipitriformes, and is a family of small to large birds of prey with strongly hooked bills and variable morphology based on diet. They feed on a range of prey items from insects ...

. The genus has a widespread distribution from

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to southern Asia and across to

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. The bazas are sometimes known as cuckoo-hawks. A prominent crest is a feature of the bazas. They have two tooth-like indentations on the edge of the upper bill.

Etymology

''Aviceda'': 'bird'; ''-cida'' 'killer', from ''caedere'' 'to kill'.

Species

References

Bird genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by William Swainson {{Accipitriformes-stub