Hawks and Eagles in Kenya

Learn about 11 birds from the Hawks and Eagles family (Accipitridae) found in Kenya. Includes 9 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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African Marsh Harrier

African Marsh Harrier

Circus ranivorus

Least Concern
Booted Eagle

Booted Eagle

Hieraaetus pennatus

Least Concern
Buzzard

Buzzard

Buteo buteo

Least Concern
Crowned Eagle

Crowned Eagle

Stephanoaetus coronatus

Near Threatened
Egyptian Vulture

Egyptian Vulture

Neophron percnopterus

Endangered
European Honey-buzzard

European Honey-buzzard

Pernis apivorus

Least Concern
Montagu's Harrier

Montagu's Harrier

Circus pygargus

Least Concern
Sparrowhawk

Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

Least Concern
Western Marsh-harrier

Western Marsh-harrier

Circus aeruginosus

Least Concern

Vagrant Accipitridae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Griffon Vulture

Griffon Vulture

Gyps fulvus

Least Concern
Oriental Honey-buzzard

Oriental Honey-buzzard

Pernis ptilorhynchus

Least Concern

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