About the Rufous-winged Buzzard
The rufous-winged buzzard is an Asian bird of prey. It is a resident breeder of Indochina, Java and Sulawesi. It is a species of deciduous forest and second growth up to 800 m.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Butastur liventer |
| Species Codes | ruwbuz1, RWBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-winged Buzzard belong to?
The Rufous-winged Buzzard (Butastur liventer) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-winged Buzzard?
The rufous-winged buzzard is an Asian bird of prey. It is a resident breeder of Indochina, Java and Sulawesi. It is a species of deciduous forest and second growth up to 800 m....
Where can I report a Rufous-winged Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-winged Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruwbuz1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
387
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