Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="buteo-platypterus"></birdfyi-bird>The Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 55.5 cm and a weight of 413 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 55.5 cm | 21.9 in |
| Weight | 413.0 g | 14.57 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,O. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 29-31 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Buteo |
| Species | Buteo platypterus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 巨翅鵟 |
| French | Petite Buse |
| German | Breitflügelbussard |
| Japanese | ハネビロノスリ |
| Portuguese | gavião-de-asa-larga |
| Spanish | busardo aliancho |
Distribution
Broad-winged Hawk has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family