Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae

About

The rough-legged buzzard (Europe) or rough-legged hawk is a medium-large bird of prey. It is found in arctic and subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia during the breeding season, and migrates south for the winter. Historically, it was also known as "rough-legged falcon" in such works as John James Audubon's The Birds of America.

Fun Fact

Among the members of the genus Buteo, it is sixth heaviest, the fifth longest, and the fourth longest winged.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on small rodents in the years when rodent density is high, and shift to alternative prey (ptarmigans and hares) in the years when small rodents are scarce.

Lifespan

19 years (wild)

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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