Wespenbussard vs Philippinenwespenbussard

Pernis apivorus compared with Pernis steerei

Key Differences

• Wespenbussard is Near Threatened while Philippinenwespenbussard is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Wespenbussard	Philippinenwespenbussard
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Aves (Vögel)	Aves (Vögel)
Order same	Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)	Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)
Family same	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus same	Pernis	Pernis
Species	Pernis apivorus	Pernis steerei

Evolutionary Relationship

Wespenbussard and Philippinenwespenbussard share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pernis.

Conservation Status

Wespenbussard

NT — Near Threatened

Philippinenwespenbussard

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Wespenbussard	Philippinenwespenbussard
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Wespenbussard

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Philippinenwespenbussard

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Wespenbussard

European Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.