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Definition of Pernis apivorus

Pernis apivorus
Buzzard Buz"zard (b[u^]z"z[~e]rd), n.[O.E. busard, bosard, F. busard, fr. buse, L. buteo, a kind of falcon or hawk.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A bird of prey of the Hawk family, belonging to the genus Buteo and related genera. Note: The Buteo vulgaris is the common buzzard of Europe. The American species (of which the most common are B. borealis, B. Pennsylvanicus, and B. lineatus) are usually called hen hawks. -- The rough-legged buzzard, or bee hawk, of Europe (Pernis apivorus) feeds on bees and their larv[ae], with other insects, and reptiles. -- The moor buzzard of Europe is Circus [ae]ruginosus. See Turkey buzzard, and Carrion buzzard. Bald buzzard, the fishhawk or osprey. See Fishhawk. 2. A blockhead; a dunce. It is common, to a proverb, to call one who can not be taught, or who continues obstinately ignorant, a buzzard. --Goldsmith.

Meaning of Pernis apivorus from wikipedia

- The European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus), also known as the pern or common pern, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. The European honey...
- (Henicopernis infuscatus) Crested honey buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus) European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus) Long-tailed honey buzzard (Henicopernis longicauda)...
- steerei–winkleri group from P. celebensis into a new species Pernis steerei, but felt that splitting Pernis ptilorhynchus would be "premature" given the lack of...
- Honey Buzzard may refer to: Pernis (bird), a genus of raptors, consisting of: European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus), a summer migrant to most of Europe...
- broad-winged species. These are birds of warmer climates, although the Pernis species (European honey buzzard and crested honey buzzard) have a more extensive...
- Elanoides forficatus grouped with Perninae, such as the type species Pernis apivorus and the Australian endemics Lophoictinia and Hamirostra. Chelictinia...
- Rough-legged buzzard, Buteo lagopus (uncommon) European honey buzzard, Pernis apivorus (common) Red kite, Milvus milvus (rare) Black kite, Milvus migrans...
- Nibbio bianco – A European honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus Falco pecchiaiolo – A Oriental honey-buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus Falco pecchiaiolo orientale...
- vulture, Neophron percnopterus European honey-buzzard, Pernis apivorus Oriental honey-buzzard, Pernis ptilorhynchus Cinereous vulture, Aegypius monachus White-rumped...
- migratory raptors: Grey-faced Buzzards Butastur indicus and Honey-buzzards Pernis apivorus". Ornithological Science. 5 (2): 151–156. doi:10.2326/osj.5.151. Smith...