Grasshopper Buzzard
Butastur rufipennis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
62.2 cm
Weight
340.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Grasshopper Buzzard (Butastur rufipennis) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 62.2 cm and a weight of 340 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 62.2 cm | 24.5 in |
| Weight | 340.0 g | 11.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Butastur |
| Species | Butastur rufipennis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حوام الجندب |
| French | Busautour des sauterelles |
| German | Heuschreckenbussard |
| Japanese | アフリカサシバ |
| Spanish | busardo langostero |
Distribution
Grasshopper Buzzard has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Grasshopper Buzzard endangered?
The Grasshopper Buzzard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Grasshopper Buzzard?
The Grasshopper Buzzard has a wingspan of 62.2 cm, weight of 340.0 g.
What order and family does the Grasshopper Buzzard belong to?
The Grasshopper Buzzard (Butastur rufipennis) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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