Common Buzzard

The Common Buzzard is a medium to large bird of prey, whose range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. It is typically between 51–57 cm in length with a 110 to 130 cm wingspan, making it a medium-sized raptor. There are around 40,000 breeding pairs in Britain. It is usually resident all year except in the coldest parts of its range, and in the case of one subspecies.

The Common Buzzard is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a medium to large bird of prey, whose range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. It is typically between 51–57 cm in length with a 110 to 130 cm (48–60 inch) wingspan, making it a medium-sized raptor. There are around 40,000 breeding pairs in Britain. It is usually resident all year except in the coldest parts of its range, and in the case of one subspecies. More

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The Common Buzzard is found throughout Europe & Russia, spreading down to Turkey & the Northern tip of Africa, and to the west as far as the Pacific Coast. Common Buzzards are often found wintering in countries such as the Philippines (where it is a protected species), Hong Kong, Thailand & Japan. Throughout Europe, it is the second most common raptor (the Common Kestrel being the most common). Persecution of the Common Buzzard started a long time ago in the UK. More

Common BuzzardThe Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a medium to large bird of prey, whose range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. There are around 40,000 breeding pairs in Britain. It is usually resident all year except in the coldest parts of its range, and in the case of one subspecies. Buzzards do not normally form flocks, but several may be seen together on migration or in good habitat. More

The Common Buzzard (Buteo Buteo) is a large bird of prey and one of the most visible of Britain's raptors. The Common Buzzard has a large British population and can often be seen on a clear day out in the British countryside. It can be observed either sitting on a fence post awaiting its next meal to pass by or soaring swiftly in groups of two or more on the afternoon thermals. More

Common buzzard, Buteo buteo, an Old World buzzard American black vulture, Coragyps atratus Pronunciation * IPA: /'bʌzəɻd/ Noun Singular buzzard Plural buzzards buzzard (plural buzzards) 1. In the Old World, any of several birds of prey with broad wings and a broad tail. 2. More

The common buzzard has an extremely large range, with breeding populations located on the Atlantic Islands of Cape Verde, the Azores, Canaries and Madeira, east through most of Europe, northern and central Asia, as far as Japan (4). Populations in Britain, southern Europe, Turkey, the Caucasus, Japan, and on the smaller islands are resident throughout the year. More

* Common buzzard soaring in ruchazie glasgow scotland0:34 * Ajouter à la file d'attente Ajoutée à la file d'attente Common buzzard soaring in ruchazie glasgow scot... More

Buse variable The common buzzard exists in France in the wild. It's a nesting and migratory protected species. It's also Central Europe's most common bird of prey. It has a compact stature, with a round head and a rather short tail. Its plumage shows variable colours, generally dark brown with white spotted underparts. Beak is hooked from the base. Sexes are identical, but females are slightly larger than males. More

mimics the Common Buzzard’s plumage for a degree of protection from Northern Goshawks. The plumage can vary in Britain from almost pure white to black, but is usually shades of brown, with a pale ‘necklace’ of feathers. The call is a plaintive peea-ay, similar to a cat’s meow. Common Buzzard belongs to the following groups: I LOVE BIRDS !, ! 100% ! Closed for Spring cleaning. More

Common buzzard feeding chicks at nest© David Boag / www.osfimages.com Common buzzard chick in nest, eating a mole© Roland Mayr / www.osfimages.com Common buzzard female shading her young from the sun© Tony Phelps / naturepl.com Four near fledged common buzzard chicks in nest, one stretching wings© Phil McLean / www.flpa-images.co.uk Profile of a common buzzard© Mike Powles / www.osfimages.com Common buzzard portrait© Duncan Usher / www.ardea. More

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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, with other insects, and reptiles. - The moor buzzard of Europe is Circus ruginosus. See Turkey buzzard, and Carrion buzzard. Bald buzzard, the fishhawk or osprey. See Fishhawk. 2. A blockhead; a dunce. More

Common buzzard in ploughed field Common buzzard in flight Common buzzard in flight Common buzzard in flight close-up Common buzzard feeds chicks on nest Common buzzard face close-up Common buzzard profile close-up Common buzzard in flight close-up Common buzzard, Eurasian buzzard Buteo buteo In recent years, the population of British buzzards has exploded with thriving populations now in peripheral areas where More

Common Buzzard arriving in the Fur Countries in the middle of April very soon afterwards begins to build its nest; and, having reared its young, departs about the end of September. It haunts the low alluvial points of land which stretch out under the high banks of a river; and may be observed sitting for a long time motionless on the bough of a tree, watching patiently for some small quadruped, bird, or reptile to pass within its reach. More

In: Common Buzzard Ca: Aligot comú Da: Musvåge De: Mäusebussard Es: Busardo ratonero Fi: hiirihaukka Fr: Buse variable It: Poiana Nl: Buizerd No: Musvåk Pt: Águia-de-asa-redonda Sv: Ormvråk US: Common Buzzard Ru: Обыкновенный канюк Bird News Extra subscribers should log in to view an enhanced species page. This page contains reader comments. Click here to view (latest Tue 20/04/10 19:54). More

until the beginning of the 19th century the Common Buzzard was common throughout the UK. By the middle of that century though, it was eliminated from the Midlands & Eastern counties. By the end of the 19th century it had been eliminated from all but a few areas in the west of the country, becoming extinct in Ireland. The reduction was partly due to the general persecution of birds of prey. More

a superb portrait of the Common Buzzard (you was lucky with a fearless bird), outstanding detail and marvellous colours, a wonderful composition with a great eye contact and splendi BG. More

The Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a bird of prey from the Old World. It is typically between 51-57 cm in length with a 110 to 130 cm wingspan, making it a medium-sized raptor. Its range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. It is resident except in the coldest parts of its range. It breeds in woodland, but usually hunts over open land. It eats mainly small mammals, and will come to carrion. More

The main threat to Common Buzzards in the UK remains as shooting and poisoning. Both are illegal. Currently there are re-introduction projects running in some parts of the UK. * Keep your eyes open for trouble. * Quickly phone the police or RSPB if you are at all worried about the safety of the Buzzards. More