Is this a common buzzard or smth else? (1 Viewer)

[Olioli]

Hello! Can you please help me identify this beauty? It's North-West Germany, a big city, almost the city center but a green area with parks and all.
There are at least three of these birds here - I've seen them soaring together. The video was taken right from my balcony. They come here almost every day, fly around and scream, and sit on the trees and the roofs.
I'm curious to know what they are, and most importantly want to know whether it's safe for my cat to hang out on the balcony with these neighbors Do these birds consider cats as prey? Thanks in advance!

I uploaded the video on Youtube - there's sound of the bird's scream. And here are a couple of photos as well.

 

[Ratal]

Buzzard. And it's rare to hear of a cat being Buzzard prey.

 

[Frank van Drogen]

Buzzard. And it's rare to hear of a cat being Buzzard prey.

I think, in general, cats eats more birds, than birds devour cats.

 

[Butty]

it's rare to hear of a cat being Buzzard prey.

So you have heard of it? 🙄

 

[Sangahyando]

I'm curious to know what they are, and most importantly want to know whether it's safe for my cat to hang out on the balcony with these neighbors Do these birds consider cats as prey? Thanks in advance!

An adult cat is too dangerous for a buzzard. Kittens might be another story. AFAIK the only native raptors of the region that have been known to prey on adult cats are Golden Eagle and Eagle Owl. But in general, it's unlikely for raptors, including buzzards, to brazenly snatch pets from a balcony in broad daylight.

 

[Olioli]

Thank you for the answers. I'll continue admiring the birds now without any worries! 😊

 

[delia todd]

Hi Olioli and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[01101001]

Given the dark carpal patches, white area at the rump (would have to be on the upper tail feathers perhaps), maybe a broad subterminal band, and longish wings visible in the video (confirmation bias?), how could I safely seperate it from Rough-legged Buzzard if it were sighted in winter?

 

[Belumat]

Given the dark carpal patches, white area at the rump (would have to be on the upper tail feathers perhaps), maybe a broad subterminal band, and longish wings visible in the video (confirmation bias?), how could I safely seperate it from Rough-legged Buzzard if it were sighted in winter?

More compact proportions, no dark bars on the tail, body all clear... The one seen in the photo is a young