Upland Buzzard
Buteo hemilasius
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderAccipitriformes (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies)
- FamilyAccipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)
- GenusButeo (Buteos)
- SpeciesButeo hemilasius (Upland Buzzard)
About the Upland Buzzard
The upland buzzard (Buteo hemilasius) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. The largest species of the Buteo genus, this buzzard lives in mountainous grassy and rocky areas in areas of Central Asia, northern South Asia and East Asia from Kazakhstan to Korea. The upland buzzard is migratory but typically covers a short distance apparently to avoid snow cover that may hamper prey capture. This species primarily subsists on small mammals but does not shun alternate prey from small to large birds and insects. This little-known raptor has a large range, and though generally uncommon, it is not thought to be rare or declining as a species. As a result, it is classified as least concern by the IUCN.
The upland buzzard species was first described by Temminck and Schlegel in 1844 and is monotypic. Currently, this species is considered to form a superspecies with the long-legged buzzard. At one time, the upland buzzard was considered as conspecific with the long-legged species. A small molecular study found that there was not a strong genetic affinity between the upland and long-legged buzzards. There is some circumstantial claims that they will... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Upland Buzzard in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park | 🇲🇳 Mongolia | |
| 2 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 3 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 4 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 5 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 6 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Upland Buzzard in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Upland Buzzard sighting in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, based on 162 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Upland Buzzard in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Upland Buzzard in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park in our monthly data.