Where to see
Where to see the Augur Buzzard in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Augur Buzzard at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Buteo augur · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Augur Buzzard
Hosts have recorded the Augur Buzzard at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Best hours of the day
- Late morning to mid-afternoon. Raptors soar once the sun raises thermals.
- Early morning. Often perched while the air warms.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Buteo augur
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Augur Buzzard on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Augur Buzzard in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Augur Buzzard at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
What is the conservation status of the Augur Buzzard?
The Augur Buzzard (Buteo augur) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Augur Buzzard?
The augur buzzard (Buteo augur) is a 55, 60 cm long African bird of prey. The taxonomy on this species is confusing, with some taxonomists considering this species, the jackal buzzard, and the Archer's buzzard to be the same superspecies. Many taxonomists consider them all to be distinct, having different calls, different home ranges and variations in plumage.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Augur Buzzard
Every stay on the Augur Buzzard page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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