genus
Pernis
Pernis is a genus in the family Accipitridae. This database currently files 6 species under it, recorded across 1 countries.
- Species filed
- 6
- Threatened
- 0
- Countries recorded
- 1
- With a free photo
- 67%
- Weight range
- 722 g – 1.14 kg
Best-known members of Pernis
Ranked by popularity score.

European honey buzzard
Pernis apivorus

Crested honey buzzard
Pernis ptilorhynchus

Barred honey buzzard
Pernis celebensis

Philippine honey buzzard
Pernis steerei
How threatened is Pernis?
4 of 6 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.
| IUCN category | Species | Share of assessed |
|---|---|---|
| LCLeast Concern | 4 | 100% |
Where is Pernis found?
Species on file in this genus listed for each country. Checklist listings, which are incomplete for many species; not range maps.
- None on record
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4+
All species in Pernis
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Weight | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European honey buzzard | Pernis apivorus | Accipitridae | Least Concern | 754.4 g | Not recorded |
| Crested honey buzzard | Pernis ptilorhynchus | Accipitridae | Least Concern | 1.14 kg | Not recorded |
| Barred honey buzzard | Pernis celebensis | Accipitridae | Least Concern | 722 g | Not recorded |
| Philippine honey buzzard | Pernis steerei | Accipitridae | Least Concern | 722 g | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | Pernis apioorus | Accipitridae | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Not recorded | Pernis apivorus x ptilorhynchus | Accipitridae | Not recorded | Not recorded | 1 |