Rough-legged buzzard
Buteo lagopus
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Birdcarnivore
The rough-legged buzzard is a medium-large bird of prey that thrives in the chilly arctic and subarctic regions. During winter, it migrates south to escape the cold. Known for its feathered legs, this bird is a skilled hunter in open landscapes.
- It breeds in the arctic and subarctic regions of three continents.
- Migrates southward to warmer areas during winter months.
- Historically called the 'rough-legged falcon' in early bird guides.
TundraPolarNorth AmericaEuropeAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Bird
- Scientific name
- Buteo lagopus
- Habitat
- Tundra, Polar
- Regions in this directory
- North America, Europe, Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
