About the Forest Buzzard
The forest buzzard is a species of bird of prey found in Africa, though some authorities have placed it as a subspecies of another species, the mountain buzzard, Buteo oreophilus. This is a resident breeding species in woodlands in southern and eastern South Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteo trizonatus |
| Species Codes | moubuz3, FOBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Forest Buzzard belong to?
The Forest Buzzard (Buteo trizonatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Forest Buzzard?
The Forest Buzzard is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Forest Buzzard?
The forest buzzard is a species of bird of prey found in Africa, though some authorities have placed it as a subspecies of another species, the mountain buzzard, Buteo oreophilus. This is a resident breeding species in woodlands in southern and eastern South Africa....
Where can I report a Forest Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Forest Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moubuz3, or on iNaturalist.
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