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European Honey-buzzard

Pernis apivorus

Near Threatened

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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.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Pernis

Species

Pernis apivorus (European Honey-buzzard)

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

Oriental Honey-buzzard

Pernis ptilorhynchus

Not Evaluated

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Philippine Honey-Buzzard

Pernis steerei

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Honey-buzzard?

The scientific name of European Honey-buzzard is Pernis apivorus. It belongs to the genus Pernis.

What is the conservation status of European Honey-buzzard?

European Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does European Honey-buzzard live?

European Honey-buzzard 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 European Honey-buzzard belong to?

European Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) belongs to the genus Pernis, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

What kingdom does European Honey-buzzard belong to?

European Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of European Honey-buzzard?

The closest relatives of European Honey-buzzard in the genus Pernis include Barred Honey-buzzard, Oriental Honey-buzzard, Philippine Honey-Buzzard.