Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Rufous-winged Buzzard
Butastur liventer
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The rufous-winged buzzard (Butastur liventer) is an Asian bird of prey. It is a resident breeder of Indochina, Java and Sulawesi. It is a species of deciduous forest and second growth up to 800 m.
The adult rufous-winged buzzard is 38–43 cm long.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Savanna and woodland of southeastern Asia, Java, and Sulawesi.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rufous-winged buzzard
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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