A large 'buteo' hawk common in North America. Found as resident and migrant in various locations in Central American and the Caribbean. | ||||||
Northern migrant. A medium-sized hawk that is relatively common and often returns yearly to the same spot. Broad-winged hawks migrate in 'kettles' of many hundreds, sometimes with Turkey Vultures or Swainson's Hawks. Immatures have drop shaped vertical spotting, while adults are barred horizontally. From below. Perched, from back. Immature. | ||||||
