About the European Honey-buzzard
The European honey buzzard, also known as the pern or common pern, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Pernis apivorus |
| Species Codes | euhbuz1, EUHB, EHBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the European Honey-buzzard belong to?
The European Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the European Honey-buzzard?
The European honey buzzard, also known as the pern or common pern, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae....
Where can I report a European Honey-buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of European Honey-buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code euhbuz1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
18,455
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