Socotra buzzard

Description

The Socotra buzzard (Buteo socotraensis) is a medium to large bird of prey that is sometimes considered a subspecies of the widespread common buzzard (Buteo buteo).As its name implies,it is native to the island of Socotra,Yemen.Although it is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List,its population is considered to be stable.The Socotra buzzard measures 45 cm in length.Adults typically have yellow-white abdomen and breast.They display fine brown streaking on their throat and breast,with the streaking being heavier on breast,abdomen,flanks,and thighs.Certain individuals display a white throat and upper breast.The species exhibits short,compact wings with a length of approximately 358 mm,a tail length of 188.5 mm,and a tarsus length of 65.19 mm.There is little difference in plumage between adults and juveniles,the main difference being in the intensity of the streaking on the underparts