About the Mountain Buzzard
The mountain buzzard is a bird of prey that lives in montane forests in East Africa, it and the forest buzzard of southern Africa were, until recently, considered to be a single species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteo oreophilus |
| Species Codes | moubuz2, MOBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Buzzard belong to?
The Mountain Buzzard (Buteo oreophilus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mountain Buzzard?
The Mountain Buzzard is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mountain Buzzard?
The mountain buzzard is a bird of prey that lives in montane forests in East Africa, it and the forest buzzard of southern Africa were, until recently, considered to be a single species....
Where can I report a Mountain Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moubuz2, or on iNaturalist.
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