- Download
- Full Size JPEG
- Captured
- Camera
- Canon Canon EOS R7
- Lens
- RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
- Exposure
- 1/400 s
- Aperture
- f/7.1
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 500 mm
- Dimensions
- 1715 × 1109
- Megapixels
- 1.9
- File size
- 623 KB
- Location
- 43.526920, -87.880698
January 11, 2026 • Canon Canon EOS R7 • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Species Profile
Species notes
The rough-legged buzzard (Europe) or rough-legged hawk (North America) (Buteo lagopus) is a medium-large bird of prey. It is found in arctic and subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia during the breeding season, and migrates south for the winter. Historically, it was also known as "rough-legged falcon" in such works as John James Audubon's The Birds of America. Nests are typically located on cliffs, bluffs or in trees. The clutch sizes are variable with food availability, but usually three to five eggs are laid. They hunt over open land, feeding primarily on small mammals, mainly lemmings and voles. Along with the kestrels, kites, and osprey, this is one of the few birds of prey to hover regularly.
Scientific nameButeo lagopus
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites
OrderAccipitriformes
Conservation statusLeast Concern
Wingspan (m)1.35
Mass (kg)1.027
Photo Collection Overview
Photo capture coverage for this species.
Latest captureJanuary 11, 2026
Earliest captureJanuary 11, 2026
Locations1 tagged
