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Broad-winged Hawk

Broad-winged Hawk

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The Broad-winged Hawk is a small, compact raptor renowned for its impressive migratory journeys. It breeds in eastern North America and winters in Central and South America.
Where to spot
Breeds in forested areas across eastern North America; winters in Central and northern South America. Migrating birds can be observed along major flyways.
How to spot
Identify by its chunky build, broad wings, and a distinctive tail with broad white and narrower black bands. Listen for its high-pitched, whistling call, often described as a 'peee-weee'.
When to spot
Best observed during spring and especially autumn migration (September-October in North America), when they form large groups. During summer, they are more solitary.
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File:Buteo platypterus Bolger Lake Ontario1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Buteo platypterus Bolger Lake Ontario2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Buteo platypterus Bolger Lake Ontario in flight.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Broad-winged Hawks are famous for their massive autumn migrations, forming 'kettles' – spiraling groups of thousands of birds riding thermals – a truly spectacular sight for birdwatchers.
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