Socotra Buzzard
Socotra Buzzard (<em>Buteo socotraensis</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
Socotra Buzzard (Buteo socotraensis) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Buteo; binomial: Buteo socotraensis; authority: Porter & Kirwan, 2010.
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Socotra Buzzard is split from B. buteo (Porter & Kirwan 2010). MtDNA analysis indicates a close relationship to B. rufinus and B. bannermani (Clouet & Wink 2000; Kruckenhauser et al. 2004), but retain as a separate species due to its more differentiated plumage which is said to be closer to B. oreophilus (del Hoyo & Collar 2014; HBW/BirdLife).
