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Nests on cliff ledges, trees, or even on the ground in high tundra. Two to seven eggs are laid, incubation lasts 28-31 days and after a further 39-45 days, the young fledge. | Nests on cliff ledges, trees, or even on the ground in high tundra. Two to seven eggs are laid, incubation lasts 28-31 days and after a further 39-45 days, the young fledge. | ||
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Alternative name: Rough-legged Buzzard
- Buteo lagopus
Identification
53-63cm. Wings long and broad. Brown upperparts, paler, streaked head, brown-spotted white breast, and dark breast band. The legs are fully feathered. Wings are mostly pale below and dark-edged. Upper half of tail is white, lower half is finely banded.
Similar Species
Can be told from Common Buzzard in flight by the whitish tail with the single dark bar at the end. Is more inclined to hover than Common or Honey Buzzard.
Distribution
Breeds North America, Canada, Europe and Asia. Irregular winter visitor to east coast of England, more regularly in Scotland and Northern Isles.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Mostly wilder coastal areas; tundra, open prairies, farmland, marshes.
Behaviour
Flight
Hunts harrier-like low over the ground. Glides with wings markedly angled at carpal joint.
Diet
Its diet includes small mammals such as rabbits, voles and lemmings.
Breeding
Nests on cliff ledges, trees, or even on the ground in high tundra. Two to seven eggs are laid, incubation lasts 28-31 days and after a further 39-45 days, the young fledge.
Vocalisation
Quite loud cat-like mee-oo.
<flashmp3>Buteo lagopus (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
- Birdwatchers Pocket Guide ISBN 1-85732-804-3
- Collins Pocket Guide to British Birds 1966
- Collins Field Guide 5th Edition
