Buzzhawk

Field Report Summary

Physical Description

A large bird of prey, similar in size to a red-tailed hawk, with predominantly brown and black plumage. The defining feature is its massive, termite-mound-like nest, built high in trees, and visibly buzzing with thousands of worker termites. The bird's beak is strong and slightly hooked, adapted for tearing flesh, while its legs are powerful with sharp talons. Its head is adorned with small, feathery antennae-like structures that it uses to sense termites. The nest itself is mottled brown and grey, and its inner structure is visible in places.