About the Upland Buzzard
The Upland Buzzard (Buteo hemilasius) 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 uplbuz1 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 | Buteo hemilasius |
| Species Codes | uplbuz1, UPBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Upland Buzzard belong to?
The Upland Buzzard (Buteo hemilasius) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Upland Buzzard?
The Upland 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 Upland Buzzard sighting?
You can log sightings of Upland Buzzard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code uplbuz1, or on iNaturalist.
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