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BIRDS OF PREY     >     BUZZARDS    (Family : Accipitridae)

HARRIS HAWK.
Also known as Bay-Winged Hawk.
Scientific Name : Parabuteo Unicintus.
Distribution : Central and South America.
Habitat : Open country, typically drier regions.
Food : Mammals to size of rabbits. Also some birds, lizards, insects.
Wingspan : 90 - 120cm.
 		Harris Hawk
RED TAILED BUZZARD.
Also known as Red Tailed Hawk.
Scientific Name : Buteo Jamaicesis.
Distribution : North and Central America, Caribbean.
Habitat : Wide ranging. Dense forest to sparse woodland, prairies, grassland, deserts.
Food : Mainly mammals.
Wingspan : 105 - 140cm.
 		Red Tailed Buzzard
COMMON BUZZARD.
Scientific Name : Buteo Buteo.
Distribution : Europe, Asia, Africa.
Habitat : Varied from woods to open country.
Food : Wide ranging. Mammals, birds, eggs, amphibians. Also will readily scavenge carrion.
Wingspan : 110 - 135cm.
 		Common Buzzard
FERRUGINOUS BUZZARD.
Also known as Ferruginous Hawk
or Rough-legged Hawk.
Scientific Name : Buteo Regalis.
Distribution : Western North America.
Habitat : Typically dry open country.
Food : Mainly mammals.
Wingspan :135 - 150cm.
 		Ferruginous Buzzard

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