<\/span>What Are Buzzards?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The word buzzard refers to several different birds in the same family. The term buzzard is often mistakenly used for vultures. What are the differences between buzzards and vultures? It depends on where you are. In North America, the two names are used interchangeably for scavenging birds. In other parts of the world, they are two separate species entirely. But let\u2019s focus on the birds found here and their relationship with wild hogs and other animals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three main types of buzzards thrive in North America. The most common is the turkey vulture, also known as the turkey buzzard. They are very easy to identify as they have a dark body with a bald redhead. This makes them resemble turkeys, hence the name. These are the birds that you will see making large circles in the sky as they search for food. They often stay at lower altitudes where they can use their incredible noses to smell for food. Their sense of smell is so powerful that they can detect dead animals from over 8 miles away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next species of buzzard is the black vulture. Unlike the other vulture species, these birds like to hunt and kill animals to feed on fresh meat. They hunt for smaller animals such as skunks, rabbits, mice, and opossums. They get their name because they are entirely covered in black feathers, and their bald head has black skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last buzzard species in North America is the California condor, which also happens to be the largest bird species on the continent! With a black-feathered body and brightly colored heads, these birds are also among the rarest on the entire planet. They were thought to be extinct at one time and are still struggling to make a comeback in the wild. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>What Do Buzzards Eat?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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