Long legged buzzard

Buteo rufinus

Fun Fact: The long-legged buzzard is a large eagle-like buzzard that inhabits savannahs and semi-arid steppes.

Introduction: The long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus) is a large eagle-like buzzard that inhabits savannahs and semi-arid steppes.

Distribution: Mainly migrant to the Caprivi. Has also been recorded near Okahandja and Bullspoort, although not recently.

Diet: Hunts from perch to take small mammals especially rodents, reptiles and termites.

Description: Large hawk with short bill and large cere. Buteo is Latin for a falcon or a hawk. Rufinus is Latin for red or reddish.

Breeding: Extralimital. Non-breeder in Namibia.

Size: 65cm.

Weight: 1kg.

Wingspan. 1.4m.