Birds of Ireland: Buzzard

Buzzards are a scarce breeding species but are found here all year round 
A buzzard is much larger than a sparrowhawk. Both sexes appear similar — with yellow legs, and a yellow base to their dark hook-tipped beak

A buzzard is much larger than a sparrowhawk. Both sexes appear similar — with yellow legs, and a yellow base to their dark hook-tipped beak

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 - 16:45
Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody

Buzzard | Clamhán | Buteo buteo

A buzzard is about 50-56 centimetres long and has a wingspan of 120-125 centimetres. 

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