Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The common buzzard is a medium-to-large bird of prey which has a large range. It is a member of the genus Buteo in the family Accipitridae. The species lives in most of Europe and extends its breeding range across much of the Palearctic as far as northwestern China, far western Siberia and northwestern Mongolia. Over much of its range, it is a year-round resident. However, buzzards from the colder parts of the Northern Hemisphere as well as those that breed in the eastern part of their range typically migrate south for the northern winter, many journeying as far as South Africa.
Fun Fact
Common Buzzards have an extremely varied diet, eating everything from earthworms to rabbits, and will even follow tractors to catch disturbed prey.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits the interface of woodlands and open grounds; most typically the species lives in forest edge, small woods or shelterbelts with adjacent grassland, arables or other farmland.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
10 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance