Eastern Buzzard
NameEastern Buzzard
Common NameEastern Buzzard
Scientific NameButeo japonicus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)115
Length (cm)50
Weight (g)850
Plumage DetailsHighly variable plumage, ranging from dark brown to pale sandy. Typically, the upperparts are dark brown, while the underparts are paler, often whitish or buff, with variable streaking or barring on the breast and belly. The tail is usually barred.
Vocalization / CallA characteristic high-pitched, drawn-out 'pee-ooo' or 'kyaaa' call, often given while soaring.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, mountain, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds in East Asia (Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan) and winters in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresbroad wings, short tail, variable plumage (often pale underparts with streaking), soaring flight pattern, yellow cere and legs
Description
The Eastern Buzzard is a medium-sized raptor with broad wings and a relatively short tail. It is often seen soaring high in the sky or perched conspicuously on poles or trees, scanning for prey. Its diet primarily consists of small mammals, birds, and insects.
