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Rough-Legged Buzzard

Buteo lagopus

Near Threatened

About

Rough-Legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) 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.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Buteo

Species

Buteo lagopus (Rough-Legged Buzzard)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ケアシノスリ

Chinese 毛脚鵟

Spanish Aguililla ártica

French Buse pattue

German Rauhfussbussard

Portuguese bútio-calçado

Russian Зимняк

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rough-Legged Buzzard?

The scientific name of Rough-Legged Buzzard is Buteo lagopus. It belongs to the genus Buteo.

What is the conservation status of Rough-Legged Buzzard?

Rough-Legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rough-Legged Buzzard live?

Rough-Legged Buzzard is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States.

What family does Rough-Legged Buzzard belong to?

Rough-Legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) belongs to the genus Buteo, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

What kingdom does Rough-Legged Buzzard belong to?

Rough-Legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Rough-Legged Buzzard?

The closest relatives of Rough-Legged Buzzard in the genus Buteo include Archer's Buzzard, Augur Buzzard, Broad-winged Hawk, Cape Verde Buzzard, Common Buzzard.