Aviceda Explained

The bazas,^[1] Aviceda, are a genus of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. The genus has a widespread distribution from Australia to southern Asia and across to Africa. The bazas are sometimes known as cuckoo-hawks.A prominent crest is a feature of the bazas. They have two tooth-like indentations on the edge of the upper bill.

Etymology

Aviceda: Latin: avis 'bird'; -cida 'killer', from caedere 'to kill'.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Etymological note: the common name "baza" is derived from baaz, the Hindi name for the northern goshawk, (Accipiter gentilis). Baaz has its origins in Arabic.
   Web site: A dictionary of scientific bird names originating from the Indian region . Aasheesh Pittie . 24 September 2015.
2. Book: Jobling . J.A.. 2017. Key to Scientific Names in Ornithology. https://www.hbw.com/dictionary/definition/aviceda . subscription . del Hoyo. J.. Elliott. A.. Sargatal. J.. Christie . D.A.. de Juana. E. . Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive . Barcelona. Lynx Edicions.