Real European Buzzard Skeleton - Disarticulated

The European buzzard, or common buzzard, is a medium-to-large-sized bird of prey. Most buzzards are distinctly round-headed with a somewhat slender bill, relatively long wings, and a fairly short tail. Buzzards are opportunistic predators who primarily hunt small mammals. Specifications: This specimen exhibits the following imperfections: Missing two ribs One broken rib Some tail bones are missing or broken Part of the hyoid is missing One of the right metatarsals has been glued back together The right wing is missing 1 bone Skull Length 7.5 cm (3 in.) Skull Width 4.2 cm (1.7 in.) Skull Height 3.5 cm (1.4 in.)