Mountain Buzzard
Mountain Buzzard
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jenny van Dorland
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The Mountain Buzzard is an African raptor closely associated with montane forests and woodlands. It is a relatively small buzzard with a varied diet, often seen soaring over forested slopes.
Where to spot
East and Central Africa, primarily in highland areas from Ethiopia south to Malawi. Inhabits montane forests, woodlands, and forest edges, typically above 1,500 meters.
How to spot
Look for its variable plumage, which can range from dark brown to paler morphs. Identification can be challenging due to its similarity to other buzzards; focus on its preference for higher altitudes and its typical call, a drawn-out 'pee-ooo'.
When to spot
Year-round resident, active during daylight hours, often soaring on thermals.
Where to spot
East and Central Africa, primarily in highland areas from Ethiopia south to Malawi. Inhabits montane forests, woodlands, and forest edges, typically above 1,500 meters.
How to spot
Look for its variable plumage, which can range from dark brown to paler morphs. Identification can be challenging due to its similarity to other buzzards; focus on its preference for higher altitudes and its typical call, a drawn-out 'pee-ooo'.
When to spot
Year-round resident, active during daylight hours, often soaring on thermals.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This buzzard was formerly considered a subspecies of the Common Buzzard (*Buteo buteo*), but genetic studies have confirmed its status as a distinct species endemic to the Afromontane region.
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