Key information
The upland buzzard (Buteo hemilasius) is the largest buzzard and the largest member of the Buteo in the world based on total length and wingspan.
Length : 57-71 cm
Wingspan: 14-161 cm
Weight : 950-1400 g
Population : The overall population trend is stable.
Habitat: found in open montane grass lands and cultivation in summer, wintering to lower altitudes.
Diet: mainly rodents, e.g. ground squirrels, voles, gerbils, pikas and young marmots.
Location
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