Red-necked Buzzard
Buteo auguralis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
71.2 cm
Weight
653.75 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Red-necked Buzzard (Buteo auguralis) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 71.2 cm and a weight of 653.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 71.2 cm | 28.0 in |
| Weight | 653.75 g | 23.06 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Buteo |
| Species | Buteo auguralis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | سقاوة حمراء العنق |
| French | Buse d'Afrique |
| German | Rostnackenbussard |
| Japanese | アフリカアカオノスリ |
| Portuguese | bútio-de-pescoço-vermelho |
| Spanish | busardo cuellirrojo |
Distribution
Red-necked Buzzard has been recorded in 5 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-necked Buzzard endangered?
The Red-necked Buzzard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-necked Buzzard nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Red-necked Buzzard?
The Red-necked Buzzard has a wingspan of 71.2 cm, weight of 653.75 g.
What order and family does the Red-necked Buzzard belong to?
The Red-necked Buzzard (Buteo auguralis) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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