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).

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 …

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 …

Discover intriguing facts about the Buzzard, its unique adaptations, hunting techniques, and migratory patterns.

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 …

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 …

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” …

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

1 day ago · Grandmother speaks out as mother accused of killing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard appears in court, questioning what changed in the woman she once knew.