Eagles and buzzards are both birds of prey, but they belong to different families and have different characteristics. Eagles are members of the family Accipitridae, which also includes hawks and kites, while buzzards belong to the family Buteoninae. Eagles are typically larger than buzzards, with broader wings and more powerful talons. They also have a more distinctive head and beak shape, with a hooked beak and prominent eyes. Buzzards have a more rounded head and a shorter, less hooked beak. They also have a more stocky body and shorter wings than eagles.