Long-legged Buzzard
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open country (very rare).
Diet: Mammals.
Best time to spot: Pale; long-winged.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in UK raptors and owls.
Recent UK sightings
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