L 16"(41 cm) W 34" (86 cm). Song or calls: High-pitched
“peeeurr, kee-eee,” or “peeoweee whistle.” First note higher and
shorter than second. photo by Phil Swanson Description: Sexes
similar. Dark brown above, chestnut barring below. White throat.
White underwings with dark borders. Tail with broad white and
black bands. Last white band broader than others. Buffy to white
wing linings. Juvenile white below with brown streaking. Tail
bands are indistinct. Habitat: Found during breeding season in
mature deciduous forests. Prefers sites near water. Migrating
birds can be seen flying in flocks over open country. Where in
Nebraska: Uncommon spring and fall migrant in eastern Nebraska.
Occasional summer resident in forests along Missouri River. Rare
in western part of state. Field Notes: One of few North American
raptors that flock during migration. Tens of thousands can be
seen at peak of migration. Fun Facts: The Broad-winged hawk
travels from its wintering grounds in South America to their
breeding grounds in no