Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
About the Broad-winged Hawk
The broad-winged hawk (Buteo platypterus) is a small hawk of the genus Buteo. During the summer, some subspecies are distributed over eastern North America, as far west as British Columbia and Texas; they then migrate south to winter in the neotropics from Mexico south to southern Brazil. Other subspecies are all-year residents on Caribbean islands. As in most raptors, females are slightly larger than males. Broad-winged hawks' wings are relatively short and broad with a tapered,...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 34,629 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Broad-winged Hawk?
The scientific name of the Broad-winged Hawk is Buteo platypterus.
How many Broad-winged Hawk sightings have been recorded?
34,629 observations of the Broad-winged Hawk have been recorded on iNaturalist.
