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Eurasian Buzzard(Clamhán)
Buteo buteo
Birdlargediurnal
Identification Tips
- 1Large, broad-winged raptor
- 2Variable brown plumage, often with pale breast band
- 3Broad, rounded tail
- 4Often perched prominently on posts or branches
- 5Stocky build compared to sparrowhawk
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Description
Ireland's most common raptor, having recolonised much of the country in recent decades. Often seen soaring or perched on fence posts.
Habitat
woodlandfarmlanduplandmoorland