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Bussard

buzzard

noun BOO-sart Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Origin: from French 'busard'

Also means

common buzzard

Usage Note

Bussard (Buteo buteo) is Germany's most common raptor, often seen perching on roadside posts or circling over fields. It should not be confused with the American 'buzzard' (which is a vulture); in German the term always refers to this hawk.

Examples

"Ein Bussard kreiste hoch über dem Acker und suchte nach Beute."

Natural Translation

A buzzard circled high above the field looking for prey.

Literal Translation

A buzzard circled high above the field and searched for prey.

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