Common Buzzard

Buteo buteo

Least Concern

The Common Buzzard is a medium-sized bird of prey and one of the most widespread raptors in Europe. It often soars in slow circles over farmland or perches on fence posts watching for prey.

Males and females of this species look mostly alike.

Common Buzzard trading card from Birdey

Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Forest
Region
Europe
Scientific name
Buteo buteo
Card variants in the game
2

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.

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