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Augur Buzzard

Buteo augur

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Buteo

About

The augur buzzard (Buteo augur) is a 55–60 cm long African bird of prey. The taxonomy on this species is confusing, with some taxonomists considering this species, the jackal buzzard, and the Archer's buzzard to be the same superspecies. Many taxonomists consider them all to be distinct, having different calls, different home ranges and variations in plumage. This is a species of mountains (most typically at about 2000 m altitude, but up to 5000 m), and adjacent savannah and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Augur Buzzard?
The scientific name of Augur Buzzard is Buteo augur.
What is the conservation status of Augur Buzzard?
The Augur Buzzard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Augur Buzzard belong to?
Augur Buzzard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Augur Buzzard belong to?
Augur Buzzard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Augur Buzzard belong to?
Augur Buzzard belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Augur Buzzard belong to?
Augur Buzzard belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Augur Buzzard belong to?
Augur Buzzard belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Augur Buzzard belong to?
Augur Buzzard belongs to the genus Buteo.