About the Eastern Buzzard
The eastern buzzard or Japanese buzzard is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard. Some scientists treated it as a distinct species starting in 2008, but others still treat it as either one or three subspecies. It is native to East Asia and some parts of Russia and South Asia, with some birds wintering in Southeast Asia. It is similar to the steppe buzzard. It is carnivorous.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteo japonicus |
| Species Codes | combuz6, JABU, EABU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Buzzard belong to?
The Eastern Buzzard (Buteo japonicus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Buzzard?
The eastern buzzard or Japanese buzzard is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard. Some scientists treated it as a distinct species starting in 2008, but others still treat it as either one or three subspecies. It is native to East A...
Where can I report a Eastern Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code combuz6, or on iNaturalist.
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