Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus), Tres Rios Wetland Preserve, Maricopa County

This Broad-winged Hawk was photographed by Duane Morse on 13 September 2015

Rare but increasing in Arizona, primarily in spring. Casual in recent years in fall.

Small Buteo with rufous-brown barring below, brown wings, broad black and white bands on the tail.

13 September 2015, photo by Duane Morse

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