Socotra Buzzard

Buteo socotraensis

The Socotra buzzard is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard. As its name implies, it is native to the island of Socotra, Yemen. Although it is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List, its population is considered to be stable.

Scientific name

Buteo socotraensis

Family

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites

IUCN status

VU