Hainault Forest
ACCIPITRIDAE
Small Tortoiseshell
Aglais urticae
TQ4792 02/03/2026 ©Michael Trump

Buzzard

Buteo buteo


The Buzzard, which is currently the most common bird of prey in Britain, is relatively large, featuring broad, rounded wings along with a short neck and tail. While gliding and soaring, it often holds its wings in a shallow 'V' shape, with its tail fanned. A buzzard's plumage ranges from light to dark brown, with dark wingtips and a finely-striped tail.

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