




Buteo buteo
The Common Buzzard is a large bird that can often be seen soaring in the sky! It has a mix of brown and white feathers that help it blend in with its surroundings.
Habitat: Fields, forests, and hills
The Common Buzzard is a medium-sized raptor with broad, rounded wings and a relatively short tail. Its plumage is highly variable, typically mottled brown with lighter undersides and a dark trailing edge on its wings, distinguishing it from falcons by its stockier build.





Category
BirdRarity
Common
Danger
2/5
Snaps
14
Buzzards build large nests high in trees or on rocky cliffs!
Sometimes they even walk on the ground to catch juicy worms!
Their 'mewing' call sounds just like a cat begging for food!
They are often seen sitting on fence posts, waiting patiently for prey.
Common Buzzards can soar effortlessly on thermal currents because this saves energy while they search for food below.
The Common Buzzard has incredible vision that helps them spot tiny prey from very high up in the sky.
Common Buzzards can drop silently from a perch because their soft feathers allow for noiseless flight to surprise prey.
Common Buzzards are skilled hunters who eat small mammals, birds, reptiles, and even insects.

Microtus arvalis
A very important food source for buzzards.

Oryctolagus cuniculus
Often preys on young or sick rabbits.

Quercus robur
Often builds large nests in mature oak trees.

Bubo bubo
Large eagle-owls are known predators of buzzards.
Step into the incredible world of wild animals and plants living freely in nature. From tiny insects to towering trees, it's all part of the wild wonders around us!
These are animals covered in soft, beautiful feathers that help them fly, stay warm, and even attract mates! Think of all the amazing birds you know.
Discover amazing creatures that spend much of their lives soaring high above the ground, often using wings to fly! They might hunt, travel, or even sleep up in the sky.
Meet nature's clean-up crew! These important animals help keep the environment tidy by eating what other animals have left behind or things that have passed away.
Listen to the beautiful sounds of nature's singers! These animals use their voices to attract friends, mark their territory, or even warn others.
These lush habitats are filled with countless trees, offering homes to a huge variety of plants and animals! Immerse yourself in the green canopy.
Discover fierce hunters and clever predators that get all their energy from eating other animals. They play a vital role in keeping nature's balance.
Wake up with creatures that are most active during the day! They love the sunshine for finding food, playing, and exploring.
Danger
2/5
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
50-57 cm
110-130 cm
0.7-1.4 kg
6-25 years
50 km/h
Common Buzzards are skilled hunters who eat small mammals, birds, reptiles, and even insects.
Fields, forests, and hills
Ambush
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England, UK
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Berlin, DE
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Spain, ES
You might spot European Bison, Asian Elephant, and Tiger.
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Bremen, DE
You might spot Black-Headed Gull and Lesser Black-Backed Gull.
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England, UK
You might spot Lion, Komodo Dragon, and Common Ostrich.
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Hainaut, BE
You might spot Canis Lupus, Vombatidae, and White Stork.
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