A large buzzard (51 cm to 66 cm) which breeds in se Europe, Asia and N Africa. It is a rare vagrant to Southern Africa, recorded only in Namibia and Natal. It is a solitary bird preferring open woodland, savannah and semi desert. The main food is small mammals.

 

List of Stamps showing Long-legged Buzzard
Country	SG	Michel	Year	Value
Central African Republic		1979	1997	350f
Libya	0335		1965	5m
Uzbekistan	0219m/s		1999	75s
Yugoslavia	2905	2649	1994	80p