Migrates north to the Andes of central and northern South America in the austral winter. | ||||||
A black hawk that may confuse prey by looking similar to a Black Vulture. | ||||||||||||
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A large heavy hawk, similar to North American species like the Swainson's Hawk, from which it may have evolved. | ||||||
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A large 'buteo' hawk common in North America. Found as resident and migrant in various locations in Central American and the Caribbean. | ||||||
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A medium-sized hawk Smaller than the Red-tailed Hawk and with a red shoulder. Found in swamps eating reptiles and amphibians. | ||||||||||||
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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. Perched, from back. From below. Immature. | ||||||
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A large rust-colored hawk. | ||||||
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Highly variable in color; comes in dark, red and pale morphs. Favors open country at all altitudes. | |||||||||||||||
Generally found in the mountains. Has a few different color morphs but usually has a rufous breast and tail, and a broad white band on the front and back of wings. Wings open. | ||||||||||||||||||
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A large (55 cm.) northern migrant hawk that migrates far south, sometimes in groups of hundreds. From the ground compare to White-tailed Hawk but note long pointed wings, and additional thin bands on tail that might be hard to see from ground. | ||||||||||||
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