Broad-winged hawks are a mostly eastern species. They are a hawk of the forest or edge of the forest. They hunt for smaller birds, rodents and insects. Broad-winged Hawks usually build a nest in the crotch of a deciduous tree. Broad-winged hawks are a very light hawk underneath with very few identifying marks.
Adults have a dark tail with one or two narrow light bands.
Juveniles have multiple light tail bands. Broad-winged hawks are more common on the east coast of North America but can be seen in the west. Broad-winged hawks soar on very flat wings.