MANCHESTER ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE. WA16 0SX.      PHONE 01565 754419   MOBILE 07721 580042   EMAIL info@gauntlet.info Explore Falconry Courses Shows School Visits Kid's Parties Photo Courses Links News Shop EXPLORE     >     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. 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. 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. 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.   About Us © 2008 Gauntlet Birds of Prey Eagle and Vulture Park.   Home