Black-breasted buzzard

Black-breasted buzzard
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Hamirostra
Brown, 1846
Species:
H. melanosternon
Binomial name
Hamirostra melanosternon
(Gould, 1841)
Synonyms
  • Buteo melanosternon Gould, 1841
  • Hamirostra melanosternon Brown, 1845 or 1846[2]
  • Gypoictinia melanosterna Kaup, 1847 [1]

The black-breasted buzzard (Hamirostra melanosternon) is a large raptor endemic to mainland Australia. First described by John Gould in 1841, it forms part of the family Accipitridae (hawks and eagles) and is most closely related to the square-tailed kite (Lophoictinia isura). It is a versatile hunter known for its special skill in cracking eggs. The species is common throughout most of its range.

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2016). "Hamirostra melanosternon". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22695014A93484613. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22695014A93484613.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Brown, Thomas (1846). Illustrations of the genera of birds, embracing their generic characters; with sketches of their habits. London. part 8, sign. B4. The actual publication date is disputed as either 1845 or 1846 [2]