Broad-winged hawks range from 14-17 inches from beak to tail, whereas the more commonly seen red-tailed hawk ranges from 18-22 inches in length, a good deal larger.

Learn what an adult and juvenlie broad-winged hawk looks like and where to find them during breeding season and migration.

Georgia is home to a variety of diverse wildlife, whether you’re looking at the native flora and fauna or visiting some of the zoos and aquariums. There are also several different types of hawks in ...

As the monster storm barreled into Florida Oct. 9, the broad-winged hawk’s tracking device pinged once near Fort Myers and then fell silent, leaving scientists to wonder if she would emerge alive.

Broad-winged hawks, on the other hand, are less abundant during winter because most of them fly to Latin America for the season. Georgia’s falcon species are the peregrine falcon, American ...

On Sep. 23 an astonishing 8,314 broad-winged hawks flew over the Duluth hill. There were also 1,620 sharp-shined hawks on that day, with another 1,225 on the 24th.

The season total for the broad-winged hawk was 12,503 birds, the ninth-highest number recorded since counts began in 1934. The 10-year average is 7,793. The bald eagles were another winner.

Raptor experts said hawks prefer larger, older trees for their nests and once their young have hatched, all bets are off. Broad-winged hawks are native to South America and call Minnesota home for ...

Broad-winged hawks are known to eat small mammals, birds and insects, the Missouri Department of Conservation says. This story was originally published September 30, 2024 at 5:24 PM.