Eastern Buzzard
Eastern Buzzard (<em>Buteo japonicus</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
Eastern Buzzard (Buteo japonicus) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Buteo; binomial: Buteo japonicus; authority: Temminck & Schlegel, 1845.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Buteo japonicus is split from B. buteo (Rasmussen & Anderton 2005; Lerner et al. 2008).
