iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Lizard Buzzard
Kaupifalco monogrammicus
The lizard buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus) or lizard hawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Jun to Jul
When Lizard Buzzard sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsJun to Jul
Recorded in KwaZulu-Natal~60 records
Curve from 252 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Lizard Buzzard is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
252 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Lizard Buzzard
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Ithala (Ntshondwe)
Ithala Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Lizard Buzzard recorded here
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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The Midlands
Next stop
Rolling green hills, dairy farms, and pottery studios
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When and where to find the Lizard Buzzard
Hosts have recorded the Lizard Buzzard at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ithala Game Reserve.
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.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Kaupifalco monogrammicus
Records
252
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Lizard Buzzard on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Lizard Buzzard in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Lizard Buzzard at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ithala Game Reserve. 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.
Where can you see the Lizard Buzzard in South Africa?
The Lizard Buzzard is most recorded in Mpumalanga (39% of records), Limpopo (32% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (24% of records), based on 252 iNaturalist observations. 2 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Lizard Buzzard on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Lizard Buzzard?
Sightings of the Lizard Buzzard peak from Jun to Jul, based on 252 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Lizard Buzzard?
The Lizard Buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Lizard Buzzard?
The lizard buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus) or lizard hawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its name, it may be more closely related to the Accipiter hawks than the Buteo buzzards.