Buse augure

Buse augure

Buteo augur

Least Concern
Envergure
82,0 cm
Poids
1090,0 g
Famille
Accipitridae
Ordre
Accipitriformes

The Buse augure (Buteo augur) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Augur Buzzard is a large, common hawk found in open country and woodland edges across eastern and southern Africa. Weighing about 1,090g with a broad wingspan of 82cm, it typically shows white underparts and a rufous tail. It hunts from soaring flight or elevated perches, taking rodents, lizards, and large insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 82,0 cm 32.3 in
Poids 1090,0 g 38.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 39-40 days. Fledging: 48-55 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Famille Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Buteo
Espèces Buteo augur

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic صقر منذر
French Buse augure
German Augurbussard
Japanese ヨゲンノスリ
Portuguese bútio-augur
Spanish busardo augur oriental

Distribution

Buse augure has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Buse augure endangered?
The Buse augure has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buse augure nest?
Incubation: 39-40 days. Fledging: 48-55 days.
How big is the Buse augure?
The Buse augure has a wingspan of 82.0 cm, weight of 1090.0 g.
What order and family does the Buse augure belong to?
The Buse augure (Buteo augur) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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