Other Birds | Eurasian Buzzard
Eurasian Buzzard
Buteo buteo
The buzzard is the most common and widespread UK bird of prey. They will soar on thermals, in their iconic “V” shaped wing silhouette, high above woodlands, open countryside and even motorways, looking for prey.
| COMMON NAME | Eurasian Buzzard |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Buteo buteo |
| STATUS | Least Concern |
| DISTRIBUTION | Europe & Asia |
| HABITAT | Woodland, moorland scrub, pasture, arable land & towns |
| NATURAL DIET | Small mammals, birds, carrion, earthworms & large insects |
| HEIGHT | 510mm – 570mm |