Scientific Name: Buteo japonicus
Malay Name: Helang-Gempal Timur
Chinese Name: 普通鵟
Range:
Breeding Range: (OR) c, s Siberia, Mongolia, ne China, Japan
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: burmanicus, japonicus, toyoshimai, oshiroi
Size: 51-57 cm
Similar looking species: Common Buzzard
Local Status: Uncommon migrant
Photos:
Eastern Buzzard at Changi. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Eastern Buzzard at Changi. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
