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Long-legged Buzzard

Buteo rufinus

The Long-legged Buzzard is a large bird of prey with long legs and beautiful feathers. It soars high in the sky, looking for small animals to catch for lunch!

Lebensraum: Mountain regions

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The Long-legged Buzzard has striking rufous (reddish-brown) plumage, especially on its tail and belly. It features visibly longer, feathered legs compared to other buzzards and often displays dark carpal patches on its underwings. Its head is typically paler, giving it a distinctive appearance.

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Long-legged Buzzard

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Their scientific name 'rufinus' means 'reddish,' perfectly describing their striking tail feathers!

These buzzards sometimes stand tall on perches, like watchtowers, scanning for their next meal!

They come in different color patterns, from very pale to dark brown, even within the same family!

Unlike many birds, Long-legged Buzzards often reuse their nests year after year, adding new sticks!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Eagle Eye

Long-legged Buzzard has incredible eyesight that helps them spot tiny prey like mice from high above.

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Sky Surfer

Long-legged Buzzard can soar effortlessly for hours because of its broad wings, conserving energy while hunting.

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Power Pounce

Long-legged Buzzard has strong, sharp talons that help them firmly grasp and carry away captured prey.

Fähigkeit

Long Reach

Long-legged Buzzard has longer legs than other buzzards that help them navigate rocky terrain and snatch prey.

Maße und Details

Länge
50-66 cm
Flügelspannweite
115-160 cm
Gewicht
0.8-1.9 kg
Lebenserwartung
15-20 Jahre
Top Speed
60 km/h
Gelegegröße
2-5
Brutzeit
30-34 Tage
Zugstrecke
5000 km

Ernährung und Fütterung

This bird of prey primarily eats small mammals and reptiles, hunting from the sky.

Altersunterschiede: Young buzzards start with easier-to-catch insects before switching to larger prey.

Hauptnahrung

  • Voles
  • Gerbils
  • Lizards
  • Snakes
  • Large Insects
  • Young Birds

Nahrungssuche

  • Pursuit

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2/5 · Gering

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Long-legged Buzzard?

50-66 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Long-legged Buzzard?

115-160 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Long-legged Buzzard?

0.8-1.9 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Long-legged Buzzard?

15-20 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Long-legged Buzzard?

60 km/h

Was frisst Long-legged Buzzard?

This bird of prey primarily eats small mammals and reptiles, hunting from the sky.

Wo findet man Long-legged Buzzard normalerweise?

Mountain regions

Wie jagt Long-legged Buzzard?

Pursuit

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