DNA testing shows that the common buzzard is fairly closely related to the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) of North America, which occupies a similar ecological niche to the buzzard in that …

Buzzard, any of several birds of prey of the genus Buteo and, in North America, various New World vultures (family Cathartidae), especially the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura).

Jan 3, 2026 · A vulture has no feathers on its neck, whereas the buzzard has thick feathers. Common buzzards are generally larger than many species of hawks, such as the Eurasian sparrowhawk, but …

Aug 18, 2025 · The Steppe Buzzard is a subspecies of the Common Buzzard, recognized for its lighter, more reddish-brown plumage and migratory lifestyle. It breeds in eastern Europe and across central …

Commonest large hawk in many areas, often seen soaring. Favors woodland and forest edge, farmland with hedges; locally in towns with larger trees and wooded parks. Also hunts over open country, …

The Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a medium-to-large bird of prey which has a large range. It is an opportunistic predator that can take a wide variety of prey, but it feeds mostly on small mammals.

Jul 16, 2025 · In North America, “buzzard” often colloquially refers to vultures such as the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), but true buzzards belong to the Buteo genus. In Europe, “buzzard” commonly …

The Buzzard exhibits a wide variety of plumage colours, ranging from dark chocolate-brown to pale cream. Its broad wings and short, fan-shaped tail are characteristic features, and its wingspan of 113 …

Grey-faced buzzard (Butastur indicus) Honey-buzzards, genus Pernis and Henicopernis, superficially resembling Buteo buzzards are specialist feeders on wasp nests and larvae

Dec 24, 2025 · Ashlee Buzzard has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of her daughter, Melodee, who was 9. Police say she was shot in Utah.