https://blog.easybirding.cc/categories/-raptors/Recent content in Raptors on Birding Blog of DeboHugo -- 0.148.2en-usSun, 01 Mar 2026 14:06:29 +0000https://blog.easybirding.cc/posts/the-guest-on-the-coconut-tree-deciphering-the-oriental-honey-buzzard/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:06:29 +0000https://blog.easybirding.cc/posts/the-guest-on-the-coconut-tree-deciphering-the-oriental-honey-buzzard/<p>The Oriental Honey Buzzard (<em>Pernis ptilorhynchus</em>) is a fascinating, large raptor widely distributed across the Indian Subcontinent and Asia. In my home region of Hooghly, West Bengal, it is a common sight throughout the year. However, despite its frequency, capturing a high-quality photograph has always been an elusive goal for me—until February 26th.</p> <p>While I have seen this bird countless times in flight, perched sightings are rare, numbering only four or five in my experience. On a beautiful February morning, the &lsquo;guest&rsquo; finally paid a visit to our home. While I was scanning the nearby trees, my mother spotted this magnificent raptor perched regally on a coconut tree. I rushed for my camera, and finally, I was able to document this beautiful bird of prey.</p>