CHICKEN
HAWK or BROADWINGED HAWK,
Family: Acciputridae
Buteo platypterus.This hawk is just
over a foot in length when fully grown
and often soars high over the ground, but
it also rests on tree branches on the
lookout for food. It is common resident
of Antigua and may be located by its very
high pitched shrill rising squeal. This
bird has broad wings with dark and light
bands on the tail. It inhabits wooded
areas and fields, and dives for small
rodents. However, it often strays to
search for young chickens.
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