Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Physical Characteristics
Size
13.4-17.3 inches
Wingspan
31.9-39.4 inches
Weight
9.3-19.8 oz
Plumage
Small stocky hawk, brown above, barred rusty below, broad black and white tail bands
Distinctive Features
Small stocky hawk
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Deciduous forests
🍽️ Diet
Small mammals, amphibians, insects
🦅 Behavior
Migrates in large flocks (kettles), forest dweller
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Long-distance migrant
🎵 Sounds
High-pitched whistle 'pee-weeee
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Broad-winged Hawks have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 13.4-17.3 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Broad-winged Hawk sound like?
Broad-winged Hawks make High-pitched whistle 'pee-weeee'. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Broad-winged Hawks live?
Broad-winged Hawks inhabit deciduous forests. Long-distance migrant
What do Broad-winged Hawks eat?
The diet of Broad-winged Hawks consists primarily of small mammals, amphibians, insects. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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