European Honey-buzzard
Pernis apivorus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
81.5 cm
Weight
698.25 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 81.5 cm | 32.1 in |
| Weight | 698.25 g | 24.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-35 days. Fledging: 40-44 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Pernis |
| Species | Pernis apivorus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حوام النحل الأوربي |
| Chinese | 鹃头蜂鹰 |
| French | Bondrée apivore |
| German | Wespenbussard |
| Indonesian | Sikep-madu eropa |
| Japanese | ヨーロッパハチクマ |
| Korean | 유럽벌매 |
| Portuguese | Tartaranhão-apívoro |
| Russian | осоед |
| Spanish | abejero europeo |
| Turkish | Bayağı arı şahini |
Distribution
European Honey-buzzard has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the European Honey-buzzard endangered?
The European Honey-buzzard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the European Honey-buzzard nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-35 days. Fledging: 40-44 days.
How big is the European Honey-buzzard?
The European Honey-buzzard has a wingspan of 81.5 cm, weight of 698.25 g.
What order and family does the European Honey-buzzard belong to?
The European Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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