- 1. n. Any one of several species of large hawks of the genus Archibuteo, having the legs feathered to the toes. Called also rough-legged hawk, and rough-legged buzzard. Source: opted
- 2. n. large hawk of the Northern Hemisphere that feeds chiefly on small rodents and is beneficial to farmers Source: wordnet
- 3. Any one of several species of large hawks of the genus Archibuteo, having the legs feathered to the toes. Called also rough- legged hawk, and rough-legged">rough-legged buzzard. Note: The best known species is Archibuteo lagopus of Northern Europe, with its darker American variety (Sancti-johannis). The latter is often nearly or quite black. The ferruginous roughleg (Archibuteo ferrugineus) inhabits Western North America. Source: webster
- 4. Any one of several species of large hawks of the genusArchibuteo, having the legs feathered to the toes. Called also rough-legged hawk, and rough-legged buzzard. Source: adambom
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