Bird of Prey Defying Laws of Gravity

Dramatic video of buzzard hanging in air for almost one minute.

Now the commonest and most widespread UK bird of prey. The buzzard is quite large with broad, rounded wings, and a short neck and tail. When gliding and soaring it will often hold its wings in a shallow 'V' and the tail is fanned. Buzzards are variable in color from all dark brown to much paler variations, all have dark wingtips and a finely barred tail. Their plaintive mewing call could be mistaken for a cat.

Buzzards tend to eat small mammals, birds and carrion. Even earthworms and large insects when other prey is in short supply.

Measurements:
Length: 51-57cm
Wingspan: 113-128cm
Weight: 550-1,000g (male); 700-1,300g (female)