A buzzard is a raptor in the genus Buteo with broad wings and a round tail. It is a medium-sized bird of prey, with many varieties. Buzzards are known as hawks in North America. Regardless of their name, they all use heavy wing strokes to soar as they hunt for food.
Black-breasted Buzzard
Found only in Australia, the black-breasted buzzard eats carrion, lizards and rabbits. It is a large bird with a short square-tipped tail and white bull's-eyes underneath its wings.
Common Buzzard
The common buzzard lives across the continents of Europe and Asia. It has wings in shades of brown with white tips. The tail has 10 black bars across it. It eats carrion and small mammals.
Rough-Legged Buzzard
The rough-legged buzzard is a feather-legged raptor with brown upperparts and white underparts. It has a white tail with a brown-tipped end. It eats carrion and small mammals.
Red-Shouldered Hawk
The red-shouldered hawk is a small bird with a dark head and red chest. Its wings are brown with white speckles. It eats small mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles and large insects.
Considerations
A buzzard is sometimes used as a derogatory word for bothersome birds in North America. It is also used as a general word for vulture.
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