Points

20

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Accipitridae

Augur Buzzard.

A

Buteo augur

Category

birds

Family

Accipitridae

Size

Body mass: approximately 1.1 kg (EltonTraits).

Points

20 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding augur buzzard in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 60%, understorey foraging 20%, mid-level vegetation 20%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: endothermic vertebrates 40%; ectothermic vertebrates 40%; invertebrates 10%; carrion 10%.

Behaviour

When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

Namibia flagNamibiaZimbabwe flagZimbabweAngola flagAngola

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.