Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
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The Broad-winged Hawk measures about 34–44 cm (13–17 in) in length with a wingspan of 75–100 cm (30–39 in). It has a dark brown upper body, barred underparts, a short wide tail with white bands, and a distinctive dark line from beak to eyes.
Field marks
- Length
- 19 in · 48 cm
- Colours
- Black · Brown · Gray · Red · White · Yellow
- Wings
- Broad · Pointed
- Tail
- Rounded · Square-tipped
- In flight
- Direct Flight · Flap/Glide · Soaring
- Movement
- Migratory
- World population
- 1.9 million