Exo-erythrocytic stages of Haemoproteus sp. in common buzzard (Buteo buteo): A histopathological and molecular study

The European Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) was first accurately described and clearly distinguished from the Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) by Francis Willughby and John Ray in their Ornithology, originally published in Latin in 1676. Alfred Newton's statement that Pierre Belon had described the species over a century earlier is not entirely correct, as Belon confused this honey-buzzard's features with those of the common buzzard and even appeared uncertain whether it was a separate species. One of Willughby's important contributions to ornithology was the identification and use of “characteristic marks” to distinguish and identify species, including those that distinguish the European Honey-buzzard from the Common Buzzard. Because Willughby provided the first accurate description of Pernis apivorus – and because his contribution to ornithology has never been formally recognized – we propose that the common name of the European Honey-buzzard be changed to Willughby's Buzzard.

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Observations regarding the flight biology and behaviour of the Common buzzard (Buteo Buteo) in the Râul Doamnei hydrographical basin (Romania)

Travaux du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle “Grigore Antipa” ◽

10.2478/v10191-011-0013-3 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 54 (1) ◽

pp. 171-222

Author(s):

Adrian Mestecăneanu ◽

Florin Mestecăneanu

Keyword(s):

Environmental Conditions ◽

Common Buzzard ◽

Buteo Buteo ◽

The Common

Observations regarding the flight biology and behaviour of the Common buzzard (Buteo Buteo) in the Râul Doamnei hydrographical basin (Romania) In this paper, the authors analyse the flight biology and behaviour of the Common buzzard (Buteo buteo) observed in the Râul Doamnei hydrographical basin, depending on the environmental conditions and ecological seasons. Along three years, during the 3031 observations, 4549 individuals were observed.

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Anatomy of the shoulder and arm musculature of the common buzzard (Buteo buteo Linnaeus, 1758) and the European honey buzzard (Pernis apivorus Linnaeus, 1758)

Zoomorphology ◽

10.1007/s00435-014-0252-5 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 134 (2) ◽

pp. 291-308 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Marco Canova ◽

Paolo Clavenzani ◽

Cristiano Bombardi ◽

Maurizio Mazzoni ◽

Carla Bedoni ◽

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Keyword(s):

Common Buzzard ◽

Buteo Buteo ◽

The Common

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Fatal gunshot injuries in the common buzzard Buteo buteo L. 1758 – imaging and ballistic findings

Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology ◽

10.1007/s12024-018-0017-4 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 526-530 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Filip Pankowski ◽

Grzegorz Bogiel ◽

Sławomir Paśko ◽

Filip Rzepiński ◽

Joanna Misiewicz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Common Buzzard ◽

Buteo Buteo ◽

Gunshot Injuries ◽

The Common

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Novelty at dawn: Exploration, low neophobia and crepuscular activity in a wild Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)

Avian Biology Research ◽

10.1177/17581559211052422 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 175815592110524

Author(s):

Berenika Mioduszewska ◽

Mark O’Hara ◽

Rafał Stryjek

Keyword(s):

Foraging Ecology ◽

Natural Habitat ◽

Field Studies ◽

Field Method ◽

Cognitive Testing ◽

Research Attention ◽

Predator Species ◽

Common Buzzard ◽

Buteo Buteo ◽

Free Ranging

Raptor cognition has received limited research attention, despite the importance of comparative investigations for reconstructing the evolution of complex cognition. Field studies provide essential ecological context for cognition in the natural habitat, although this approach is often challenging due to extensive procedures involved in cognitive testing. One predisposition suggested to contribute to problem-solving behaviour is the response to novel stimuli. In this pilot study, a novel object test was conducted on an outdoor feeding platform to assess the neotic responses of a single wild free-ranging Common Buzzard ( Buteo buteo), a generalist/opportunist diurnal predator species. Additionally, data on its daily activity were collected. As predicted, the subject expressed low neophobia and some exploratory behaviours. Interestingly, it repeatedly arrived on the platform in low light conditions. This study highlights the influence of foraging ecology on cognitive predispositions and offers a field method for research on raptor cognition.

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