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Wespenbussard

Pernis apivorus

Near Threatened

About

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.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Pernis

Species

Pernis apivorus (Wespenbussard)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨーロッパハチクマ

Chinese 西方蜂鷹

Spanish Abejero Europeo

French bondrée apivore

German Wespenbussard

Portuguese Falcão-abelheiro

Russian Осоед

Similar Species in Pernis

Philippinenwespenbussard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wespenbussard?

The scientific name of Wespenbussard is Pernis apivorus. It belongs to the genus Pernis.

What is the conservation status of Wespenbussard?

Wespenbussard (Pernis apivorus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wespenbussard live?

Wespenbussard is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Wespenbussard belong to?

Wespenbussard (Pernis apivorus) belongs to the genus Pernis, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

What kingdom does Wespenbussard belong to?

Wespenbussard (Pernis apivorus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Wespenbussard?

The closest relatives of Wespenbussard in the genus Pernis include Celebeswespenbussard, Philippinenwespenbussard, Schopfwespenbussard.