European Honey-buzzard

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Pernis apivorus

European Honey-buzzard, a reference photo
Photo: Andreas Trepte · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

The European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus) is an insectivorous bird of prey in the family Accipitridae breeding in Europe and western Asia, and wintering in Africa.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of European Honey-buzzard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Accipitriformes
Family
Accipitridae
Genus
Pernis
Species
Pernis apivorus

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