Psilos Bird Photography |
Common Buzzard Buteo buteo |
A bird of prey, whose range covers most
of Europe and extends into Asia. Absent or scarce from most of eastern
England, although slowly spreading east. It is a medium sized raptor
with a size between 51-57 cm in length with a 110 to 130 cm wingspan.
It is a resident bird except in the coldest parts of its range. It breeds
in woodland, but usually hunts over open land. It eats mainly small
mammals and carrion. A variable bird with a wide range of plumages.
The 'mewing' of the buzzard is unmistakable as it soars in the sky |
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