The
augur buzzard (
Buteo augur) is a 55–60 cm long
African bird of prey. The taxonomy on this species is confusing, with some taxonomists considering this species, the
jackal buzzard, and the
Archer's buzzard to be the same
superspecies. Many taxonomists consider them all to be distinct, having different calls, different home ranges and variations in plumage. This is a species of mountains (most typically at about 2000 m altitude, but up to 5000 m), and adjacent savannah and grassland. It is resident and
non-migratory throughout its range. It is normally found from
Ethiopia to southern
Angola and central
Namibia.