Lizard Buzzard

Kaupifalco monogrammicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae

About

The lizard buzzard, or lizard hawk, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the only species placed in the genus Kaupifalco. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its name, it may be more closely related to the Accipiter hawks than the Buteo buzzards.

Fun Fact

It is the only species placed in the genus Kaupifalco.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found, especially in winter, in arid thornbush in savannah areas of East and Central Africa.

Diet

Diet consists of invertebrates, reptiles and mammals.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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