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A unilateral extra digit in a wild common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
1Wildlife Laboratory, Carmarthenshire College of Technology and Art, Carmarthen, Dyfed, Wales.
Avian Pathology : Journal of the W.V.P.A
|January 1, 1989
Summary
A wild buzzard was found with an extra, underdeveloped digit on its leg joint. This rare anatomical variation in the common buzzard (Buteo buteo) is documented.
Area of Science:
- Ornithology
- Veterinary Anatomy
Background:
- Anatomical variations can occur in wild bird populations.
- Understanding these variations is crucial for species health assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a rare anatomical finding in a wild common buzzard.
- To document a vestigial extra digit on the tibio-tarsal joint.
Main Methods:
- Gross examination of a free-living common buzzard specimen.
- Identification and description of the anatomical anomaly.
Main Results:
- A unilateral, vestigial extra digit was identified.
- The digit was located on the tibio-tarsal joint of a yearling buzzard.
Conclusions:
- This case presents a rare anatomical variation in Buteo buteo.
- Further studies may explore the prevalence and implications of such anomalies.
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