Eastern Buzzard (Buteo japonicus)
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About Eastern Buzzard (Buteo japonicus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies
- Family: Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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2013-01-16
Phong Nha Ke Bang, Vietnam -
2013-02-10
Khao Yai National Park, Thailand -
2024-02-18
Akan-Mashu National Park, JapanButeo seen very briefly as it flew across the road. It had a rufous colored tail. -
2024-02-20
Nemuro Point, Japan -
2024-02-20
Hamanaka, Japan -
2024-02-29
Kyoto - Imperial Palace, Japan -
2024-03-01
Kasai Rinkai Park, Japan -
2024-03-02
Tama River, Japan
