Roadside Hawk
Roadside Hawk
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The Roadside Hawk is a small to medium-sized raptor and one of the most common and widespread birds of prey in the Neotropics. It is highly adaptable, often seen perched conspicuously along roadsides.
Where to spot
Widespread from Mexico through Central and South America to northern Argentina. It inhabits a wide range of open to semi-open habitats, including forest edges, farmlands, urban parks, and savannas.
How to spot
Look for its small size, chunky build, and heavily barred underparts. Easily found perching conspicuously along roadsides. Listen for its distinctive, high-pitched, whistled calls, which are very common.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, easily observed year-round in its resident range. Often seen perched or flying low in the morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Widespread from Mexico through Central and South America to northern Argentina. It inhabits a wide range of open to semi-open habitats, including forest edges, farmlands, urban parks, and savannas.
How to spot
Look for its small size, chunky build, and heavily barred underparts. Easily found perching conspicuously along roadsides. Listen for its distinctive, high-pitched, whistled calls, which are very common.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, easily observed year-round in its resident range. Often seen perched or flying low in the morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its common name is very apt, as this hawk is frequently observed perched on poles, wires, or low branches right next to roads in both urban and rural areas.
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