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SPECIES PROFILE
Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)
Buteo
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Farmland, woodland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Accipitriformes
FAMILY
Accipitridae
GENUS
Buteo
📋 Description
SIZE
40-58 cm body length, wingspan 110-140 cm, 550-1300 g
COLORATION
Brown with variable markings
ADAPTATIONS
Soaring flight, mewing call
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Farmland, woodland
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
2-5 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Rodents, rabbits, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Pesticides, persecution
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Common Buzzard is Europe’s most common large raptor and often seen soaring with raised wings. It has a distinctive mewing call.
2
It has increased dramatically after protection and is now common in many areas.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
New Forest UK
Peak District UK
Lake District UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for soaring buzzards with raised wings over fields and woods.
