About the Himalayan Buzzard
The Himalayan buzzard is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard. It is native to the Himalayas in Nepal, India and adjacent mountains of southern China.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteo refectus |
| Species Codes | combuz9, HIBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Himalayan Buzzard belong to?
The Himalayan Buzzard (Buteo refectus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Himalayan Buzzard?
The Himalayan buzzard is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard. It is native to the Himalayas in Nepal, India and adjacent mountains of southern China....
Where can I report a Himalayan Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Himalayan Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code combuz9, or on iNaturalist.
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