About the Grasshopper Buzzard
The grasshopper buzzard is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which is found in a narrow zone of sub-Saharan Africa north of the equator.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Butastur rufipennis |
| Species Codes | grabuz1, GRBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Grasshopper Buzzard belong to?
The Grasshopper Buzzard (Butastur rufipennis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Grasshopper Buzzard?
The grasshopper buzzard is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which is found in a narrow zone of sub-Saharan Africa north of the equator....
Where can I report a Grasshopper Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Grasshopper Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grabuz1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
592
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