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Common Buzzard, ratonero común

Buteo buteo

Photo by arlanda
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Common Buzzard is a bird of prey that measures between 40 and 58 cm in length with a 109–136 cm wingspan.It is a broad-winged raptor with a wide variety of plumages. It feeds on small mammals, even on carrion.

Habitat:

Mediterranean forest, with Holm oak and pine trees.

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/11; Comp. expos. +2 EV; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.

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