Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Summary 5
The Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) is a small hawk of the genus Buteo. During the summer some subspecies are distributed over eastern North America, as far west as British Columbia and Texas; they then migrate south to winter in the neotropics from Mexico down to southern Brazil. Other subspecies are all-year residents on Caribbean islands. As in most raptors, females are slightly larger than males. Broad-winged Hawks' wings are relatively short and broad with a tapered,...
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More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | large (16-32 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | brown, white |
| E -underparts | brown, white |
| F - upperparts | dark brown |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | barred |
| I - breast pattern | barred |
| J - bill shape | hooked |
| K - eye color | brown, gray |
| L - head pattern | streaked |
| M - crown color | brown |
| N - forehead color | dark brown |
| O - nape color | brown |
| P - throat color | white |
| Q - wing shape | broad |
| R - tail shape | squared |
| S - upper tail | black, white |
| T - under tail | white |
| U - leg color | yellow |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer |
| D - breeds here | yes |
