What is the common buzzard?
Q: What is the common buzzard?
A: The common buzzard is a bird of prey that is widespread in the Old World.
Q: Where does the common buzzard live?
A: The common buzzard lives in most of Europe and into Asia.
Q: How long is the common buzzard?
A: The common buzzard is between 51 and 57 cm in length.
Q: How long are the wings of the common buzzard when spread out?
A: The wings of the common buzzard are between 110-150 cm (48-60 inches) when spread out.
Q: What kind of prey does the common buzzard mainly eat?
A: The common buzzard mainly eats small prey, such as insects, rodents, small birds and eggs.
Q: Does the common buzzard form flocks?
A: The common buzzard does not normally form flocks, but several may be seen together on migration or in a good habitat.
Q: How many subspecies of the common buzzard have been described?
A: Some 16 subspecies of the common buzzard have been described, and up to 11 may be valid. Some authors accept as few as seven.
