Eurasian Buzzard
Buteo buteo
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Least Concern
Wingspan
76.6 cm
Weight
865.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 76.6 cm and a weight of 865 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 76.6 cm | 30.2 in |
| Weight | 865.0 g | 30.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 33-38 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.
Clutch Size
1-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Buteo |
| Species | Buteo buteo |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حوام شائع |
| Chinese | 欧亚鵟 |
| French | Buse variable |
| German | Mäusebussard |
| Indonesian | Elang buteo |
| Japanese | ヨーロッパノスリ |
| Korean | 말똥가리 |
| Russian | обыкновенный канюк |
| Spanish | busardo ratonero |
| Turkish | Bayağı şahin |
| Vietnamese | Ó buteo |
Distribution
Eurasian Buzzard has been recorded in 5 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Eurasian Buzzard endangered?
The Eurasian Buzzard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eurasian Buzzard nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 33-38 days. Fledging: 43-60 days.
How big is the Eurasian Buzzard?
The Eurasian Buzzard has a wingspan of 76.6 cm, weight of 865.0 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Buzzard belong to?
The Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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