The bazas,[2] 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.

A prominent crest is a feature of the bazas.

They have two tooth-like indentations on the edge of the upper bill.

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