Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Non-passerines. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | does not normally occur in forest |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 8,330,000 km2 | |
| Extent of Occurrence (non-breeding) | 8,180,000 km2 | |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | poor | estimated | 2009 |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 5.1 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The population is suspected to be fluctuating owing to fluctuations in prey populations (Ferguson-Lees and Christie 2001).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be fluctuating owing to fluctuations in prey populations (Ferguson-Lees and Christie 2001).
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | extant | vagrant | yes | |||
| Bangladesh | extant | native | yes | |||
| China (mainland) | extant | native | yes | |||
| India | extant | native | yes | |||
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | extant | native | yes | |||
| Myanmar | extant | native | yes | |||
| Nepal | extant | native | yes | |||
| Oman | extant | vagrant | yes | |||
| Pakistan | extant | native | yes | |||
| United Arab Emirates | extant | uncertain |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| India | Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary and Maniyari Reservoir |
| India | Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve |
| India | Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary |
| India | Karnala Bird Sanctuary |
| India | Mahendri Reserve Forest |
| India | Noorukuppalakonda Reserve Forest |
| India | Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve |
| India | Pench Tiger Reserve |
| Nepal | Barandabhar forests and wetlands |
| Nepal | Bardia National Park |
| Nepal | Chitwan National Park |
| Nepal | Dang Deukhuri foothill forests and west Rapti wetlands |
| Nepal | Farmlands in Lumbini area |
| Nepal | Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and Koshi Barrage |
| Nepal | Parsa Wildlife Reserve |
| Nepal | Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable Land | suitable | resident |
| Grassland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Savanna | Dry | suitable | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 2020 m | Occasional altitudinal limits | (max) 4000 m |
| Purpose | Scale |
|---|---|
| Pets/display animals, horticulture | international |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: White-eyed Buzzard Butastur teesa. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/white-eyed-buzzard-butastur-teesa on 23/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/11/2024.