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Buteo buteo
Common medium-sized raptor with broad wings and short tail, fanned when soaring. Underwings usually pale except for dark margins and coverts; body usually dark brown except for pale band on chest. Appears brown from above. Soars with wings in 'V' shape. Utters mewing calls.
Favours wooded areas. Widespread resident.
Spotted on Dec 23, 2011
Submitted on Dec 23, 2011
3 Comments
The 'V' on the chest makes it a Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) and I would call it a 1st cycle dark morph. The reason the legs appear feathered is because the bird is crouching; it's especially evident in the last photo.
Great series of shots!
to me is a commun buzzard,maybee a juvenil,or a almost adult,i doesn't see the feather leg's is the second photo?(the second photo is draft)
I think it's a Common Buzzard but I'am not sure... but nice picture's!