Scientific Name: Buteo buteo
Malay Name: Helang-Gempal Biasa
Chinese Name: 欧亚鵟
Range:
Breeding Range: (EU) widespread
Nonbreeding Range: AF, OR
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: insularum, harterti, pojana, buteo, menetriesi, vulpinus
Local Subspecies: vulpinus
Size: 39-47 cm
Similar looking species: Eastern Buzzard
Local Status: Uncommon migrant
Photos:
Common Buzzard at Changi Cove. Race vulpinus, also known as Steppe Buzzard. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Common Buzzard at Changi Cove. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
