About the Socotra Buzzard
The Socotra buzzard is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard. As its name implies, it is native to the island of Socotra, Yemen. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as its small population is believed to be decreasing.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteo socotraensis |
| Species Codes | socbuz1, SOBU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Socotra Buzzard belong to?
The Socotra Buzzard (Buteo socotraensis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Socotra Buzzard?
The Socotra Buzzard is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Socotra Buzzard?
The Socotra buzzard is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard. As its name implies, it is native to the island of Socotra, Yemen. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as its small population is believed to be decreasing....
Where can I report a Socotra Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Socotra Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code socbuz1, or on iNaturalist.
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