Common Buzzard

The Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a medium to large bird of prey, whose range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. It is usually resident all year, except in the coldest parts of its range, and in the case of one subspecies.

Read more about Common Buzzard:  Description, Systematics, Behaviour, Steppe Buzzard, Forest Buzzard

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