Lizard Buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus)

Lizard Buzzard, a reference photo — Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/francesco_veronesi/ · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The lizard buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus), 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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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lizard 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

Micronisus gabar
Melierax metabates

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Kaupifalco
Species: Kaupifalco monogrammicus

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