Eastern Buzzard
Buteo japonicus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The eastern buzzard or Japanese buzzard is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard. Some scientists treated is as a distinct species starting in 2008, but others still treat it as either one or three subspecies. It is native to East Asia and some parts of Russia and South Asia, with some birds wintering in Southeast Asia. It is similar to the steppe buzzard. It is carnivorous.
Fun Fact
Some scientists treated is as a distinct species starting in 2008, but others still treat it as either one or three subspecies.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Native to East Asia and some parts of Russia and South Asia, with some birds wintering in Southeast Asia.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance