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COMMON BUZZARD
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51 to 57 cm long, wingspan 1.13 to 1.28 m. Most common and well known bird of prey native to Central Europe. Easy to identify in flight by its short neck, broad wings rounded at the tips and its shortish rounded tail. The wing tip area is always dark. Its plumage can vary greatly in colouring. Brown back and white underparts with a lot of brown mottling. The tail features narrow dark bands. Both male and female have the same colouring.
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| Call: |
Typical mewing call often uttered during flight, especially during display flights above their territory at the beginning of the mating season. Other calls and call sequences can be heard when excited, etc.
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| Habitat: |
Woodlands and groves in fields; Breeds in woodlands, forages in open landscapes. Resident bird that disperses in winter.
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| Distribution: |
Distributed across almost all of Europe and Central Asia, including Britain.
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| Biology: |
Feeds mostly on voles and other small mammals, but also on roadkill and other carrion. The Common Buzzard builds a large eyrie from branches and twigs; the cup is lined with softer materials. Nests in high trees mostly at the edge of woodlands. The eyries of other birds are often used. Lays 2 to 3 eggs with grey-brown markings. Clutches from mid-March, 1 brood a year. | 
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