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Accipitridae
Accipitridae (hawks, eagles, buzzards, kites, Old World vultures; class Aves, order Falconiformes) The largest family of birds of prey, containing many cosmopolitan genera, especially
Accipiter (sparrowhawks and goshawks),
Buteo (buzzards or hawks),
Circus (harriers),
Elanus (kites),
Haliaeetus (fish eagles), and
Pernis (honey buzzards), which make up nearly half the family. Other genera are more restricted in range, and more than half are monotypic.
Aquila chrysaetos (golden eagle) has a
Holarctic distribution (there are 10 species of
Aquila, found world-wide except for S. America and Malaysia). Hawk eagles (10 species of
Spizaetus) occur widely in low latitude forests. Accipiters are generally carnivorous, preying on snails, insects, fish, mammals, reptiles, and birds; but one species,
Gypohierax angolensis (palmnut vulture), feeds on oil-palm husks. Vultures (seven species of
Gyps) have reduced talons which aid walking, inhabit open plains, mountains, and forests, feed on carrion, and nest in trees and on crags. There are 63 genera in the family, with more than 200 species.
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 "Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)")
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Hi honey, I'm home! Buzzards are making their way back to our shores; Birdwatchers tracking their flight from Africa.
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 5/15/2009; 700+ words
; ...THE epic migration of honey buzzards returning...breeding pairs of honey buzzards which nest in Snowdonia...showing that the female buzzard, Kim, had reached...spectacular, numbers of honey buzzards can be seen during...been ringed. Honey buzzards can be viewed ...
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 "Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK)")
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Honey buzzards have company on long flight to Africa
Newspaper article from: Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK); 10/18/2006; ; 518 words
; ...in days, but two rare honey buzzards have not allowed youth...internet. Highland Honey Buzzard Migration Watch has been...as we monitor the honey buzzards' progress to their winter habitat." The honey buzzard is an elusive raptor that...
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Rare chance to see honey buzzards.(News)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 7/19/2005; 410 words
; ...Park Visitor Centre, Port Talbot. Honey buzzards, which feed on bees' and wasps...kept a closely-guarded secret, as honey buzzards are a prime target for egg...position to disturb them,' she said. Honey buzzards are the only birds of prey...
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'Macho young men stand on the roofs of apartment blocks in Italy and shoot the honey buzzards'
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 8/5/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...exploit the thermals - common buzzards, honey buzzards, goshawks, hobbies, sparrowhawks...attention more closely than the honey buzzard, a migrant from Africa which...Mr Khan believes that his honeys come from Zaire and up over...
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Honey buzzards blow in
Newspaper article from: Evening Standard - London; 9/20/2000; 265 words
; BRITAIN was invaded by honey buzzards today after a gale blew them across the North Sea as they migrated from northern Europe to Africa. Reports of the unusual birds...
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Fillet steak put honey buzzard off migration
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 10/26/1998; 418 words
; A RARE honey buzzard which lost its way in storms while migrating...unusual rescue operation. The female buzzard, believed to be from Norwegian forests...recent North Sea storms." The 18in tall buzzard, which has a 4ft wingspan, was flown...
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 "The Daily Mail (London, England)")
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The incredible journey; A 4,000-mile odyssey for buzzard pair.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 11/17/2006; 700+ words
; ...satellite transmitters to two honey buzzards and began to track their movements...learn more about the honey buzzards. 'They are now 6,000 kilometres...are two years old.' Honey buzzards, which raid bees and wasps...similar in looks to the common buzzard but can be ...
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Rare buzzards' path to be tracked online
Newspaper article from: Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK); 9/19/2006; 464 words
; Rare Highland honey buzzards are being tracked on the...yesterday. Two young honey buzzards have been fitted with...of the Highland Honey Buzzard Migration Watch. Since...Highland population". Honey buzzards are one of the most common...
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Tracking the buzzards' flight from Wales to W. Africa.(News)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 9/24/2008; 700+ words
; ...technology to follow two buzzards on their astonishing...with Steve Roberts, a honey buzzard expert and member of...have fitted two honey buzzards with solar-powered...have been able to track buzzards leaving Wales in such...resembling the common buzzard, honey ...
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 "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)")
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PANIC AS BABY BIRD BUZZARDS OFF TO SEA; Net tracks chick.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 10/2/2002; 556 words
; ...Atlantic. The young honey buzzard was being tracked by...Ornitholgists feared the buzzard, named 21250, had...s exploits. "Honey buzzards are one of the classic...breeding pairs of honey buzzards in Scotland and the...small number of honey buzzard nests in ...
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honey-buzzard
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
honey-buzzard common name for a medium-sized, buzzardlike...to 60 in. (152 cm). The honey-buzzard has a pointed, decurved bill, and...has powerful toes and strong claws. Honey-buzzards are found throughout the Old World...
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honey buzzards
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
honey buzzards ( Pernis ) See ACCIPITRIDAE .
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buzzard
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
buzzard common name for hawks of the...and the genus Pernis, or honey buzzard, of the Old World family Accipitridae. Honey buzzards feed on insects, wasp and...small reptiles. The name buzzard is also incorrectly applied...
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Accipitridae
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
...Accipitridae ( hawks , eagles , buzzards , kites , Old World vultures...sparrowhawks and goshawks), Buteo (buzzards or hawks), Circus (harriers...fish eagles), and Pernis (honey buzzards), which make up nearly half the...
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Pernis
Book article from: A Dictionary of Zoology
Pernis ( honey buzzards ) See ACCIPITRIDAE .
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