Buteo platypterus
Eastern forest in summer. A small hawk with bold tail bands.
What does a broad-winged hawk look like?
A small hawk with bold tail bands.
What sign does it leave?
No useful track.
Droppings
Not a useful sign. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Eastern forest in summer.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a red-tailed hawk. All animal identification pages.