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

Buzzard | Clamhán | Buteo buteo

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