Common Buzzard
Buteo buteo
UK Birds of Conservation Concern: Green
Wingspan
110-130 cm
Sightings Logged
0
Legal Protection
Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981
Species Overview
The most common and widespread UK bird of prey. Often spotted soaring on broad wings over farmland and woodland edges, or perched prominently on fence posts and telegraph poles.
Field Identification & Silhouette
Broad, rounded wings with slotted wingtips; short, broad tail fan; plumage ranges from dark brown to very pale; distinct mewing "pee-yoo" call in flight.
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