Old World
In the Old World Buzzard can mean:
- One of several medium-sized, wide-ranging raptors with a robust body and broad wings.
- In particular, those in the genus Buteo. In the Old World, members of this genus are named as "buzzards", but "hawk" is more common in North America.
- Specifically, in Europe, the Common Buzzard, Buteo buteo, where Buzzard is often used as a synonym.
- Any raptor which has the word buzzard as part of its name.
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