Jackal Buzzard

Buteo rufofuscus (Forster, JR, 1798)

Jackal Buzzard, Buteo rufofuscus, is a bird of prey that breeds in Namibia and South Africa. It is a resident species of southern Africa and is found across much of South Africa, extending west into central Namibia. It is closely tied to mountain country, though it also uses low rocky ground and rubble, and it can live in both dry and wetter areas. A notable feature is its variable plumage, with adults showing a rufous breast area and barred underparts, while some birds are much darker or paler.

Order

Accipitriformes

Family

Accipitridae — Kites, Hawks, Eagles

Breeding range

Africa: Namibia and South Africa