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Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

Photo by Tom15
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Field Notes

Habitat:

They nest in hardwood forest of eastern North America. This one was perched in a tree by the side of the road, looking for prey.

Notes:

Broad-winged Hawks can be seen by the thousands during migration at hawk watch sites, but is difficult to see in its breeding range.

Reference Links:

Broad-winged Hawk, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedMay 11, 2013

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