Estonian Ornithological Society proclaimed at the open summer assembly that bird of the year 2015 will be Buzzard. Three species can be found in Estonia: Common Buzzard, which is the most numerous and therefore the best known bird of prey, Honey Buzzard, which leads hidden and exciting way of life and Rough-legged Buzzard - our winter guest.
They share more or less similar appearance, but differ in their lifestyle. That is why the next year will be devoted to making these species more familiar to the public as well as teaching how to differentiate them from each other and from other raptor species. Estonian Ornithological Society has chosen the bird of the year since 1995 and the buzzards are the 21st Bird of the Year so far.
Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) / Source: Wikipedia
Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) / Source: Wikipedia
European Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus) / Source: Wikipedia
The main purpose of this is to highlight one bird species or species group and involve as many nature-lovers as possible in research and protection activities.
Source: Estonian Ornithological Society
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