Long-legged Buzzard

The long-legged buzzard is a bird of prey found widely in parts of Eurasia and North Africa, 50–66cm long with a wingspan of 112–163cm (mean about 145cm). It has a relatively large bill on a smallish head, long wings, a rather long tail and relatively long legs with powerful feet. Plumage is highly variable, with three to four main morphs, and the pale-morph adult's tail is light rufous-orange. Juvenile plumage lasts two to three years until first breeding (Wikipedia, general species account).

It is described both as relatively powerful and aggressive for its group and as a relatively sluggish raptor overall. Adaptable to a variety of habitats, it may nest on rocks, cliffs and trees. Live Indian birds measured 1,000–1,300g, 46–55cm, with wingspans of 129–150cm. The source does not describe its status in China (Wikipedia, general species account).