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Buzzard: meaning, definitions and examples

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buzzard

 

[ หˆbสŒzษ™rd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A buzzard is a type of bird of prey known for its broad wings and sturdy build. These birds are typically found in open areas and are recognized for their soaring flight. Buzzards feed on small mammals, birds, and carrion, using keen eyesight to spot prey from great heights. They are known for their distinctive call, which can be described as a series of high-pitched whistles. In some regions, the term 'buzzard' may also refer to a different type of vulture or large bird of prey, demonstrating the diversity within this group of birds.

Synonyms

hawk, raptor, vulture

Examples of usage

  • The buzzard circled above the field, searching for prey.
  • I spotted a buzzard perched on a tree branch.
  • During our hike, we were lucky enough to see a pair of buzzards gliding through the sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "buzzard" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abutre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bussard

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung pemangsa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚otniak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฒใƒฏใ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท buse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ buitre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑzฤฑl ลŸahin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…์ˆ˜๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรกnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ myลกiak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งƒ้นฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jastreba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrafn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฏั€ะบั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ›แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrฤŸฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ buitre

Word origin

The word 'buzzard' derives from the Middle English term 'busard', which itself comes from the Old French 'buzard'. The French word is believed to have evolved from a Latin word 'buteo', which referred to a type of hawk. Historically, the term 'buzzard' has been used to describe various birds of prey, particularly in the context of European species. The association with birds of prey has persisted, but the specific classification has evolved, leading to some regional variations in usage. In North America, for example, the term 'buzzard' is often colloquially used to refer to the turkey vulture, despite taxonomic differences. The rich etymological background reflects the bird's longstanding recognition in cultures related to hunting and nature observation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,170 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.