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Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

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Family: Accipitridae

Average annual sightings on Hawk Hill: 275; Hawk Hill sightings mid-September through early October

Total banded by GGRO as of 2018: 46

ID BASICS

Size: length 16 inches; wingspan 34 inches; raven size 

Key Field Marks: small, chunky buteo; unmarked underwing (no patagial or carpal patches)

  • Adult: one wide whitish tail band (compare to two bands on Redshoulder)

  • Juvenile: gray-brown banded tail

Flight: soaring hawk often kettling with Redtails and Redshoulders; soars on flat wings

(Average annual sightings based on 2006-2017 data; 2010 and 2013 data not included due to partial seasons)

  • Broad-winged Hawk
    Juvenile Broad-winged Hawk Willie Hall
  • Broad-winged Hawk
    This Broad-winged Hawk was fitted with a satellite transmitter before release David Jesus/GGRO Volunteer
  • Broad-winged Hawk
    Juvenile Broad-winged Hawk Beth Wommack/GGRO Intern
  • Broad-winged Hawk
    Adult Broad-winged Hawk Don Bartling/GGRO Volunteer
  • Broad-winged Hawk
    Juvenile Broad-winged Hawk David Jesus/GGRO Volunteer