Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Barred Honey Buzzard
Pernis celebensis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The barred honey buzzard or Sulawesi honey buzzard (Pernis celebensis) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is native to the Philippines and Sulawesi island of Indonesia. The bird inhabits forests from sea level to 1800 meters. It is 51–56 cm in length.
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Range and habitat
Sulawesi region, including Togian, Banggai, and Sula islands (off eastern Sulawesi) and Muna and Buton (to southeast).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Barred honey buzzard
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
