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European Honey-buzzard

European Honey-buzzard

Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Tundra

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
small mammals, reptiles, and smaller birds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Breeding regions are PAL. Breeding subregions are Europe and w Asia. Non breeding regions are AF.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of European Honey-buzzard is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to tundra, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of small mammals, reptiles, and smaller birds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 20 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of European Honey-buzzard.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBelgium, Denmark, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden
Habitat RangeTundra
Lifespan20 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificPernis apivorus
Registry Info
Lifespan20 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyAccipitridae
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