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Long-legged Buzzard
- Scientific name
- Buteo rufinus
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Long-legged Buzzard is a large bird of prey within the family Accipitridae, scientifically classified as Buteo rufinus. It is primarily distributed across southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia. The species typically inhabits open, arid landscapes and rocky hillsides, where its broad, long wings allow it to soar effortlessly over vast distances while scanning the ground for small mammals and reptiles.
The species is distinguished by a silhouette featuring broad wings and a rounded tail, which provide the stability required for its characteristic slow, thermal-soaring flight. Its plumage is notably variable, ranging from pale morphs with subtle streaking to dark, reddish-brown forms, a trait that has historically challenged observers. Ornithologists appreciate the bird for its ecological resilience and its role as a prominent raptor within its diverse, widespread geographic range.
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