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Common buzzards are medium-sized birds of prey found across Europe, Asia, and Africa, known for their broad wings and fan-shaped tail, and have a varied diet that includes small mammals, birds, and carrion. They are adaptable and can live in diverse habitats, are generally monogamous and mate for life, and have a lifespan of around 8-12 years.
Physical characteristics
Size: They measure 40-58 cm in length with a wingspan of 110-140 cm and typically weigh between 0.4 and 1.5 kg.
Plumage: Their color is highly variable, often brown with flecks of white, but can range from nearly white to dark brown or black.
Key features: They have sharp, hooked beaks, sharp talons, and bright yellow legs.
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Diet and feeding
Primary diet: Primarily eat small mammals like rodents and rabbits, but also consume insects, carrion, and other birds.
Foraging: They are opportunistic scavengers and will also eat invertebrates like earthworms, which they find by walking in fields.
Behavior and lifestyle
Habitat: Adaptable to a wide range of habitats including woodland, farmland, mountains, and even urban areas.
Nesting: They build their own nests and often decorate them with fresh green foliage.
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Social structure: They are monogamous and typically mate for life.
Lifespan: Can live for an average of 8-12 years in the wild, though some have been recorded to live much longer.
Other facts
Conservation status: The common buzzard has a 'Least Concern' conservation status.
Predators: Their natural predators include eagles, foxes, and wild cats.
Subspecies: There are numerous subspecies across their range, such as the steppe buzzard, which migrates from Europe to Africa.
