Bonin Buzzard

オガサワラノスリ · Ogasawaranosuri

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: May 19, 1971
Prefectures: Tokyo
Scientific name: Buteo japonicus toyoshimai

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Ogasawara Buzzard

The Ogasawara buzzard is an island subspecies of the Eurasian buzzard, a small raptor of the Chichijima and Hahajima groups in the Ogasawara Islands. It flies over forest and coastal slopes, taking small birds, insects and lizards. With very few individuals, it is protected as a Natural Monument.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Bonin Buzzard is a National Natural Monument of Japan (Tokyo). The Ogasawara buzzard is an island subspecies of the Eurasian buzzard, a small raptor…

The Bonin Buzzard is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Tokyo.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.