» This article is about the type of bird. For the Russian ship class, see Sovremenny class destroyer. A buzzard is one of several large birds, but there are a number of meanings as detailed below. In the Old World Buzzard can mean: One of several medium-sized, wide-ranging raptors with a robust body and broad wings. In particular, those in the genus Buteo. In the Old World, members of this genus are named as "buzzards", but "hawk" is more common in North America. Specifically, in Europe, th… (More on Buzzards)