Mountain Buzzard
Buteo oreophilus
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
69.2 cm
Weight
700.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Mountain Buzzard (Buteo oreophilus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 69.2 cm and a weight of 700 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 69.2 cm | 27.2 in |
| Weight | 700.0 g | 24.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 50 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Buteo |
| Species | Buteo oreophilus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Buse montagnarde |
| German | Bergbussard |
| Japanese | マダラノスリ |
| Portuguese | bútio-da-montanha |
| Russian | Африканский горный канюк |
| Spanish | busardo montañés |
Distribution
Mountain Buzzard has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mountain Buzzard endangered?
The Mountain Buzzard has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Mountain Buzzard nest?
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 50 days.
How big is the Mountain Buzzard?
The Mountain Buzzard has a wingspan of 69.2 cm, weight of 700.0 g.
What order and family does the Mountain Buzzard belong to?
The Mountain Buzzard (Buteo oreophilus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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