Rufous-winged Buzzard
Butastur liventer
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Least Concern
Wingspan
55.0 cm
Weight
338.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Rufous-winged Buzzard (Butastur liventer) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 55 cm and a weight of 338 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 55.0 cm | 21.7 in |
| Weight | 338.0 g | 11.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Butastur |
| Species | Butastur liventer |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حوام أصهب الجناحين |
| Chinese | 棕翅鵟鹰 |
| French | Busautour pâle |
| German | Malaienbussard |
| Indonesian | Elang sayap-coklat |
| Japanese | チャバネサシバ |
| Portuguese | bútio-de-asas-ruivas |
| Russian | Краснокрылый канюк |
| Spanish | busardo alimfo |
| Vietnamese | Diều cánh hung |
Distribution
Rufous-winged Buzzard has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rufous-winged Buzzard endangered?
The Rufous-winged Buzzard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Rufous-winged Buzzard?
The Rufous-winged Buzzard has a wingspan of 55.0 cm, weight of 338.0 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-winged Buzzard belong to?
The Rufous-winged Buzzard (Butastur liventer) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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