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Grey Hawk, Buteo nitidus – formerly in Asturina.

Cape Verde Buzzard, Buteo buteo bannermani.

Rarely, a derogatory term for any large bird that happens to be a scavenger, such as a raven or albatross (in other words, any large bird that is neither predatory nor flightless).

In the U.S., the term “buzzard” is never used to refer to birds of prey, like hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls, outside of this context.

In parts of the United States where they are considered pest, particularly in rural areas, a derogatory term for certain birds of prey, such as the Chickenhawk (a common colloquial name referring to both the Red-tailed Hawk and the Cooper’s Hawk), or the Duck hawk (known elsewhere as the Peregrine Falcon).

A vulture, particularly the American Black Vulture and Turkey Vulture, or as a general term for vultures and condors.

In the New World (Americas), buzzards are described as: Any raptor which has the word buzzard as part of its name.Specifically, in Europe, the Common Buzzard, Buteo buteo, where Buzzard is often used as a synonym.In the Old World, members of this genus are named as “buzzards”, but “hawk” is more common in North America. In particular, those in the genus Buteo.One of several medium-sized, wide-ranging raptors with a robust body and broad wings.In the Old World (Europe, Asia, Africa), buzzards are described as:

The hatchlings are usually covered with white down (varies by species).īuzzards are graceful flyers – soaring at great heights and moving their wings only to adjust to changing air currents. The average clutch consists of 2 to 3 eggs. They usually place their eggs in a depression in the ground. They mostly feed on birds or small mammals, or the remains of dead animals (carrion). In the New World (Americas), buzzards are described as:.In the Old World (Europe, Asia, Africa), buzzards are described as:.