Black-breasted Buzzard
Hamirostra melanosternon
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hamirostra-melanosternon"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-breasted Buzzard (Hamirostra melanosternon) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 94.5 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-breasted Buzzard is a large, powerful Australian raptor with brown upperparts, a distinctive black breast patch, and pale underparts with a rufous wash. It is found in arid and semi-arid interior Australia, inhabiting open plains, mulga scrub, and lightly wooded grasslands. It feeds on rabbits, lizards, and carrion, and is noted for its ability to use stones as tools to break open emu eggs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 94.5 cm | 37.2 in |
| Weight | 1310.0 g | 46.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 32-38 days. Fledging: 68-73 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Hamirostra |
| Species | Hamirostra melanosternon |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حميمق أسود الصدر |
| Chinese | 黑胸禿鷹 |
| French | Milan à plastron |
| Japanese | クロムネトビ |
| Portuguese | bútio-de-peito-preto |
| Spanish | milano pechinegro |
| Turkish | Kara göğüslü şahin |
Distribution
Black-breasted Buzzard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family