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Jackal Buzzard

Buteo rufofuscus

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Description:

Endemic to South Africa.
Large buzzard having dark chestnut (sometimes white) underparts, black upperparts, black underwing coverts, white primaries with black tips, rufous tail.

Habitat:

Hilly grasslands and riparian thickets.

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PublishedApril 19, 2012

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