Archer's buzzard
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Buteo archeri

Archer's buzzard (Buteo archeri ) is a species of bird of prey that is endemic to Somalia. The bird's common name and Latin binomial commemorate the British explorer and colonial official Sir Geoffrey Francis Archer.

Appearance

It is 50–55 cm (20–22 in) long and the adult has distinctive reddish plumage. The adult Archer's buzzard is strikingly plumed. It is dark brown above with a dark tail. It has chestnut underparts, and rufous feathers above. It has white throat with black streaking. Juvenile birds are pale rufous to white below with sparse streaking on the upper breast.

Distribution

Geography

In its restricted range in the northern part of Somalia it is found in mountains and adjacent savanna and grassland. It is resident and non-migratory throughout its range.

Diet and Nutrition

The diet of the Archer's buzzard is mainly small ground mammals, but snakes, lizards, small ground birds, and insects. Typically, the raptor drops on its prey from a perch or hover.

References

1. Archer's buzzard Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archer's_buzzard

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