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Lizard Buzzard
Kaupifalco monogrammicus
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- 1,633 observations
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About
The lizard buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus) or lizard hawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its name, it may be more closely related to the Accipiter hawks than the Buteo buzzards.
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Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 10, 2026Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, Nairobi, KEObserver: Stephanie DolrenryView observation from Sep 10, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Feb 24, 2026Lower Kabete, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Nadia de SouzaView observation from Feb 24, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 11, 2022National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: ErnestView observation from Sep 11, 2022 on iNaturalist
- Jul 23, 2022Loreto MsongariObserver: Kalie GoldView observation from Jul 23, 2022 on iNaturalist