The Buteo platypterus, commonly known as the broad-winged hawk, is a medium-sized raptor found in North America. It is characterized by its broad wings and short tail, which help it soar gracefully through the air. This species typically inhabits deciduous forests and is known for its distinctive call, which sounds like a series of whistles. Broad-winged hawks are migratory birds, traveling thousands of miles between their breeding grounds in the northern United States and Canada and their wintering areas in Central and South America. They primarily feed on small mammals, birds, and reptiles, using their keen eyesight to spot prey from above.