Common Buzzard
Common Buzzard (<em>Buteo buteo</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. A broad-winged brown raptor seen soaring over fields with a mewing call; hunts voles and rabbits from perches; extremely variable in color; one of Europe's most common birds of prey.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Buteo; binomial: Buteo buteo; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 40-58cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: AF, OR.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
