Eastern Buzzard Eastern Buzzard Buteo japonicus, Heilongjiang, China, August. (Craig Brelsford) Eastern Buzzard, Cape Nanhui, Shanghai, December. Note the compact build, black carpal patches on underwings, black tips to primaries, and head that is paler than upperparts. Eastern Buzzard is a common winter visitor to Shanghai. (Craig Brelsford) Go to Birds of China page Be notified every time we post. Send an email with “Subscribe” as the subject to info@shanghaibirding.com Donate to Shanghai Birding! Choose your level (USD)Well-wisher—$10Buddy—$5Friend—$25Supporter—$50Donor—$100Sponsor—$500Champion—$1000