
Long-legged Buzzard
The long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus) is a bird of prey in the Buteo genus.
Species insights
Parks where hosts record the Long-legged Buzzard
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
Long-legged Buzzard recorded here
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Long-legged Buzzard
Hosts have recorded the Long-legged Buzzard at stays in or beside Kruger 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 rufinus
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Long-legged Buzzard on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Long-legged Buzzard in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Long-legged Buzzard at stays in or beside Kruger 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 Long-legged Buzzard?
The Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Long-legged Buzzard?
The long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus) is a bird of prey in the Buteo genus. It is similar in appearance to the rough-legged buzzard, but it is larger and more robust.
























