Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Socotra Buzzard
Buteo socotraensis
VUVulnerable Endemic to Yemen
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
The Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis) 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 the island of Socotra, Yemen. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as its small population (250 – 500 mature individuals as of 2022) is believed to be decreasing.
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Range and habitat
Socotra (off eastern Somalia).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Socotra 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.
