Common Buzzard

Other names
Scientiphic name: buteo buteo

Description
It has a wingspan of 1,35 m and is about 60 cm long. It has a very variable plumage, from very dark brown to reddish, light-gray or even all white (albinism)

Similar species
Long-legged Buzzard (buteo rufinus) Rough-legged Buzzard (buteo lagopus) Red-tailed Hawk (buteo jamaicensis)

Behaviour
This medium-big sized raptor can soar at the same altitudes of the Golden Eagle while hunting.

Diet
The Buzzard is a very versatile bird of prey and eats a big variety of foods. This is why it is one of the most common raptors in Europe. It eats mainly small rodents, like mice, rats and rabbits/hares, but also smaller birds, reptiles, insects, worms and carrion (expecially in winter).

Calls
The call is a mewing mìììùùùù, the song is a longer, more pitched and less mewing kiiiiaaaaaa

Reproduction
The Buzzard nests on tall trees. the nest is made of twigs and the bird lays three or four eggs in it.

Distribution/habitat
The Buzzard is found all across Europe and part of Asia, it is very common and is found in mountain woods and rocky areas, meadows, lowlands, wetlands,farmlands and also suburban areas.