Lizard Buzzard
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    Lizard Buzzard

    Kaupifalco monogrammicus

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.31 kg

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    The lizard buzzard, or lizard hawk, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the only species placed in the genus Kaupifalco. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its name, it may be more closely related to the Accipiter hawks than the Buteo buzzards.

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    Top parks for Lizard Buzzard. Sightings recorded in 156 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Mabamba Bay (IBA)Central & Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda
    Rare
    Nakaga Central Forest ReserveCentral & Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda
    Rare
    Uyumbu Community Wildlife Management AreaWestern Tanzania & Lake Victoria, Tanzania
    Rare
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