Cape Verde Buzzard

Buteo bannermani Swann, 1919

759 gWeight

The Cape Verde buzzard (Buteo bannermani) is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard (Buteo buteo).

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Cape Verde buzzard (Buteo bannermani) is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard (Buteo buteo). As its name implies, it is native to Cape Verde. Some taxonomists consider it a distinct species.

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Questions

How big is the Cape Verde Buzzard?

The Cape Verde Buzzard weighs around 759 g.

Where does the Cape Verde Buzzard live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Santo Antão and Santiago; formerly more widespread in group (northwestern, south-central Cape Verde Islands, southern Macaronesia, west of northern Africa).

What does the Cape Verde Buzzard eat?

Main food: Vertebrate prey.

What family is the Cape Verde Buzzard in?

It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.

At a glance

Weight: 759 g
Habitat: Grassland
Diet: Vertebrate prey
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Partial migrant

More measurements

Wing: 383 mm
Tail: 214 mm
Bill: 36 mm
Tarsus: 76 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: Santo Antão and Santiago; formerly more widespread in group (northwestern, south-central Cape Verde Islands, southern Macaronesia, west of northern Africa)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2