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Birds and Butterflies of Rhodes
RODOPTERA
Buteo buteo
Eurasian buzzard. Greek: γερακίvα. Kalathos, April 2023.
Passage migrant, fairly common in southeast and south during autumn migration. Length: 40-48 cm, wingspan: 110-140 cm. Sexes similar. Highly variable in plumage, vulpinus subspecies usually more rufous-toned especially on head and underside. Soars with wings raised in shallow V, glides with flat wings. Perches on utility poles, tree tops. Preys on rodents, young birds, reptiles, amphibians. Mewing whistle call.
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