🌿Native Nature

Mountain Buzzard

Buteo oreophilus

Taxonomy

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

About

The mountain buzzard (Buteo oreophilus) is a bird of prey that lives in montane forests in East Africa, it and the forest buzzard (Buteo trizonatus) of southern Africa were, until recently, considered to be a single species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Buzzard?
The scientific name of Mountain Buzzard is Buteo oreophilus.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Buzzard?
The Mountain Buzzard has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Mountain Buzzard belong to?
Mountain Buzzard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mountain Buzzard belong to?
Mountain Buzzard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mountain Buzzard belong to?
Mountain Buzzard belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Mountain Buzzard belong to?
Mountain Buzzard belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Mountain Buzzard belong to?
Mountain Buzzard belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Mountain Buzzard belong to?
Mountain Buzzard belongs to the genus Buteo.