Oriental Honey-buzzard
Pernis ptilorhynchus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
82.7 cm
Weight
1117.5 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 82.7 cm | 32.6 in |
| Weight | 1117.5 g | 39.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Pernis |
| Species | Pernis ptilorhynchus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حميمق النحل المتوج |
| Chinese | 凤头蜂鹰 |
| French | Bondrée orientale |
| German | Schopfwespenbussard |
| Indonesian | sikep-madu asia |
| Japanese | ハチクマ |
| Korean | 벌매 |
| Portuguese | bútio-vespeiro-oriental |
| Russian | Хохлатый осоед |
| Spanish | abejero oriental |
| Turkish | Tepeli arı şahini |
| Vietnamese | Diều ăn ong |
Distribution
Oriental Honey-buzzard has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Oriental Honey-buzzard endangered?
The Oriental Honey-buzzard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Oriental Honey-buzzard nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-35 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
How big is the Oriental Honey-buzzard?
The Oriental Honey-buzzard has a wingspan of 82.7 cm, weight of 1117.5 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Honey-buzzard belong to?
The Oriental Honey-buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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