Eastern Buzzard

Eastern Buzzard

Buteo japonicus

Least Concern

Aves · 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