About the Rufous-winged Buzzard
The Rufous-winged Buzzard (Butastur liventer) is a species of bird in the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), within the order Accipitriformes. This family contains 250 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code ruwbuz1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Butastur liventer |
| Species Codes | ruwbuz1, RWBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-winged Buzzard belong to?
The Rufous-winged Buzzard (Butastur liventer) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-winged Buzzard?
The Rufous-winged Buzzard is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Rufous-winged Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-winged Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruwbuz1, or on iNaturalist.