Buteo augur; Print; The augur buzzard (Buteo augur) is a fairly large African bird of prey. The taxonomy on this species is confusing; with some taxonomists considering this species; the jackal buzzard; and the Archer's buzzard to be the same superspecies. Many taxonomists consider them all to be distinct; having different calls; different home ranges and variations in plumage. This is a species of mountains (most typically at about 2000 m altitude; but up to 5000 m); and adjacent savannah and grassland. It is resident and non-migratory throughout its range. It is normally found from Ethiopia to southern Angola and central Namibia. This species is also the Seattle Seahawks live mascot.; 1835