The lizard buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus) is a distinctive bird of prey, found across much of sub-Saharan Africa. This smallish raptor typically measures about 30-37 cm (11.8-14.6 in) in length, with a wingspan ranging from 63-79 cm (24.8-31.1 in). Although it is called buzzard by name, this species is more closely related to hawks, particularly the chanting goshawks. It is characterized by a grey head and back, a white throat with a distinctive black throat band, and barred underparts. The tail is black with a white bar towards the end. It looks similar to the Gabar goshawk (Micronisus gabar), which is slightly smaller on average and has multiple narrower white bars on the tail, and to the chanting goshawks of the genus Melierax, which are much larger. None of these species have the black throat band, which is a telltale sign of the lizard buzzard.
