Translation guide
The common buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a medium-to-large bird of prey found across much of Europe and Asia. In Japanese, it is known as ノスリ, but learners may encounter related terms in nature contexts.
Referring to the specific bird of prey known as the common buzzard.
Referring to buzzards in general, not necessarily the specific species.
While ノスリ is the specific common buzzard, it is often used generically for buzzard-like birds in everyday conversation.
In birdwatching or scientific contexts, always use ノスリ for the common buzzard. Avoid generic terms like 鷹 (たか) to prevent confusion with other raptors.
A common buzzard is circling in the sky.
Kanji form of ノスリ, rarely used. The character 鵟 specifically means buzzard.
The buzzard is a type of bird of prey.
あの鳥はノスリの仲間だ。
That bird is a type of buzzard.
Broad term for hawks and similar birds of prey. May be used loosely for buzzards, but not scientifically accurate.
鷹 is a general term for hawks; using it for a buzzard might be imprecise in birdwatching contexts.
That hawk might be a buzzard.