Crested Goshawk

The crested goshawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, widely distributed in tropical Asia and formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. It has short broad wings and a long tail, both adaptations to manoeuvring through trees. It is 30–46 cm long, with the female much larger than the male. The larger size and a short crest, clearly visible in profile, are the best distinctions from its relative the besra (Wikipedia, general species account).