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Broad-winged hawk at Isle Royale National Park Sheepshead Sanctuary South Padre Island - Texas Molting feather pattern, only visible in May/June. The broad-winged hawk is a relatively small Buteo, with a body size from 32 to 44 cm (13 to 17 in) in length and weighing 265 to 560 g (9.3 to 19.8 oz).
The ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis) is a large bird of prey and belongs to the broad-winged buteo hawks. An old colloquial name is ferrugineous rough-leg, [2] due to its similarity to the closely related rough-legged hawk (B. lagopus). The generic name buteo is Latin for 'buzzard'. [3]
Buteo is a genus of medium to fairly large, wide-ranging raptors with a robust body and broad wings. In the Old World, members of this genus are called "buzzards", but "hawk" is used in the New World (Etymology: Buteo is the Latin name of the common buzzard [1]).
Hawk in flight. With their broad wingspans and sharp talons, hawks are some of the most regal birds in the skies. But beyond their powerful physical qualities, hawks hold deep spiritual meaning ...
The Phasianidae is the family containing the pheasants and related species. These are terrestrial birds, variable in size but generally plump, with broad, relatively short wings. Many are gamebirds or have been domesticated as a food source for humans. Two species of Phasianidae have been recorded in Georgia. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo
Phasianidae consists of the pheasants and their allies. These are terrestrial species, variable in size but generally plump with broad relatively short wings. Many species are gamebirds or have been domesticated as a food source for humans. Ten species have been recorded in Nevada. Wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo; Ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus
Broad-winged hawk Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks , eagles , kites , harriers , and Old World vultures .
The adult common black-hawk is 43–53 cm (17–21 in) long and weighs 930 g (33 oz) on average. It has very broad wings, and is mainly black or dark gray.