Long-legged Buzzard
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The Long-legged Buzzard is a large bird of prey found across Europe, Asia, and Africa that hunts small mammals and other animals from the sky. It plays an important role in its ecosystems as a predator that helps control populations of rodents and other prey species.
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- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Buteo
- Mass
- +73
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- Long-legged Buzzard - Bukhara - Uzbekistan S4E6617 (15524034371).jpg
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- P105
- species
- P141
- Least Concern
- P9714
- Africa
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The long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus) is a bird of prey found widely in several parts of Eurasia and in North Africa. This species ranges from Southeastern Europe down to East Africa to the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The long-legged buzzard is a member of the genus Buteo, being one of the larger species therein. This species is simultaneously considered relatively powerful and aggressive for its taxonomic group as well as a relatively sluggish raptor overall. Like most buzzards, it prefers small mammals such as rodents, including gerbils, ground squirrels, voles and rats, also taking reptiles, birds and insects as well as carrion. Adaptable to a variety of habitats, long-legged buzzards may nest on a variety of surfaces, including rocks, cliffs and trees. It is a typical buzzard in its reproductive biology. The long-legged buzzard is widely distributed and appears to be quite stable in population. Therefore, it is considered as Least Concern by the IUCN.
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