About the Philippine Honey-buzzard
The Philippine Honey-buzzard (Pernis steerei) is a species of bird in the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), within the order Accipitriformes. This family contains 250 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code barhob2 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Pernis steerei |
| Species Codes | barhob2, PHBU, PHHB |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Honey-buzzard belong to?
The Philippine Honey-buzzard (Pernis steerei) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Honey-buzzard?
The Philippine Honey-buzzard is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Philippine Honey-buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Honey-buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barhob2, or on iNaturalist.
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