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Broad-Winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

Description:

Adult Broad-winged Hawks have reddish-brown heads, barred underparts, and broad black and white bands on the tail. The pale undersides of the wings are bordered in dark brown.

Habitat:

Rural roadside. Broad-winged Hawks live in forests and spend much of their time underneath the canopy.

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Mel11
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Mel11

San José, San José Province, Costa Rica

Spotted on Nov 8, 2016
Submitted on Oct 15, 2021

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