7,099 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Buzzard
Buteo japonicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Buteo
About
The Eastern buzzard or Japanese buzzard (Buteo japonicus) is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard (Buteo buteo). some scientists treated is as a distinct species starting 2008, but most people still treat it as a subspecies. It is native to Mongolia, China, Japan and some offshore islands. And at least various birds winter in Southeast Asia. It's similar to the steppe buzzard.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Buzzard is Buteo japonicus.
- Eastern Buzzard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Buzzard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Buzzard belongs to the class Aves.
- Eastern Buzzard belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Eastern Buzzard belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Eastern Buzzard belongs to the genus Buteo.