1. a large hawk with feathered legs, especially the rough-legged buzzard found in northern regions
Usage: ornithology

Examples

• The roughleg soared over the tundra searching for prey.
• Birdwatchers gathered to observe the migrating roughlegs.
• The roughleg’s feathered legs help it survive in cold climates.
• We spotted a roughleg perched on a fence post.
• The roughleg is known for its distinctive hovering flight pattern.
• During winter, roughlegs can be seen hunting over open fields.