Pernis Apivorus Collection

European honey buzzard, Pernis apivorus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies
FLO4685283 European honey buzzard, Pernis apivorus. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universale d'Histoire

Eggs of European birds, lithograph, published in 1897
Eggs of European birds: 1) Kingfisher; 2) Bee-eater; 3) Black woodpecker; 4) Lesser spotted woodpecker; 5) Roller; 6) Eagle-owl; 7) Long-eared owl; 8) Scops owl; 9) Pygmy owl; 10) Tawny owl; 11

P2A0816
Western Honey Buzzard - male perched on a branch, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

P2A0676
Western Honey Buzzard - female perched on a branch, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

P2A0598
Western Honey Buzzard - juvenile bird perched on a branch, Bavarian Forest, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

European honey buzzard, Pernis apivorus, Bavarian Forest National Park, Bavaria, Germany
European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus), sitting on a limb, captive, Bavarian Forest National Park; Bavaria, Germany

European Honey Buzzard, Pernis apivorus, Finland

Crested Honey Buzzard, Pernis ptilorhynchus

Honey Buzzard. Pernis Apivorus. Europe. Germany. Bayerischer Wald National Park

Zoology: Birds, Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus), illustration
Zoology - Birds - Falconiformes - Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus), illustration

Young European Honey Buzzards Pernis apivorus in nest, illustration
Young European Honey Buzzards (Pernis apivorus) in the nest, illustration

European honey buzzard, artwork C016 / 3195
European honey buzzard. Artwork of a European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus) in flight. This bird of prey is a summer migrant to most of Europe and Western Asia. It overwinters in tropical Africa

European honey buzzard, artwork C016 / 3194
European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus), artwork. This bird of prey is a summer migrant to most of Europe and Western Asia. It overwinters in tropical Africa

European honey buzzard, 19th century C013 / 6298
European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus). Plate 12 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

European honey buzzard, 19th century C013 / 6297
European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus). Plate 11 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

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"Pernis apivorus: A Majestic Predator of European Skies" Step back in time to the late 19th century with this captivating lithograph, published in 1897, showcasing the mesmerizing eggs of European birds. Among them stands out the remarkable Pernis apivorus, commonly known as the European honey buzzard. Found in various regions across Europe, including Germany's Bavarian Forest National Park and Finland, this bird of prey commands attention with its striking appearance and impressive hunting skills. With a wingspan that can reach up to 150 centimeters (P2A0816), it soars through the sky effortlessly, scanning the landscape below for its preferred prey - bees and wasps. The Crested Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus) is a close relative but possesses unique features that set it apart. However, our focus remains on the awe-inspiring European Honey Buzzard itself. Its plumage displays shades ranging from brown to grayish-white (P2A0676), allowing it to blend seamlessly into its forested habitats. As an avian predator specializing in raiding beehives for sustenance, it has developed ingenious adaptations over time. Its slender bill enables it to extract honeycombs without harming itself or disturbing their inhabitants (P2A0598). This specialized diet sets it apart from other raptors and showcases nature's incredible diversity. With repeated mentions emphasizing its significance within Europe's avifauna (European Honey Buzzard, Pernis apivorus), one cannot help but marvel at this species' resilience and adaptability throughout history. Whether perched high atop trees or gracefully gliding through open skies (European Honey Buzzard, Pernis apivorus), these birds exemplify elegance personified. The lithograph captures multiple instances of this magnificent creature.