About the Lizard Buzzard
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Kaupifalco monogrammicus |
| Species Codes | lizbuz1, LIBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lizard Buzzard belong to?
The Lizard Buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Lizard Buzzard?
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....
Where can I report a Lizard Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Lizard Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lizbuz1, or on iNaturalist.
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