Hawks and Eagles in Japan

Learn about 9 birds from the Hawks and Eagles family (Accipitridae) found in Japan. Includes 8 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Least Concern
Hen Harrier

Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Least Concern
Northern Goshawk

Northern Goshawk

Accipiter gentilis

Least Concern
Oriental Honey-buzzard

Oriental Honey-buzzard

Pernis ptilorhynchus

Least Concern
Rough-legged Hawk

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

Least Concern
Sparrowhawk

Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

Least Concern
Steller's Sea-eagle

Steller's Sea-eagle

Haliaeetus pelagicus

Vulnerable
White-tailed Sea-eagle

White-tailed Sea-eagle

Haliaeetus albicilla

Least Concern

Vagrant Accipitridae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Cinereous Vulture

Cinereous Vulture

Aegypius monachus

Near Threatened

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