Common Buzzard

Buteo Buteo

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13 recent observations

Brief #

Dark brown above and on the upperside of the head and mantle, tail narrowly barred grey-brown with dark band.

Sounds #

Call

Synonyms #

  • Busardo ratonero (Spanish)
  • MiƱato (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Common Buzzard is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

A medium-sized raptor that is highly variable in plumage. Most are distinctly round headed with a somewhat slender bill, relatively long wings that either reach or fall slightly short of the tail tip when perched, a fairly short tail, and somewhat short and mainly bare tarsi. Tail will usually be narrowly barred grey-brown and dark brown with a pale tip and a broad dark subterminal band

Measurements #

Length: 40 - 58 cm
Wingspan: 1.09 - 1.4 m
Weight: 0.427 - 1.37 kg

Similar species #