Oriental Honey Buzzard Pernis ptilorhyncus on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean, Australia

Abstract

An Oriental Honey Buzzard Pernis ptilorhyncus was seen and photographed on 10 December 2001 on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean, Australia. This sighting has been unanimously accepted by the Birds Australia Rarities Committee (BARC)(Case number 335) and constitutes the first record for an Australian territory. The diagnosis is discussed.