| Broad-winged Hawk | ||
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Classification(s) : | Predator, Prey |
| Cat Name : | Hawk | |
| Common Name : | Broad-winged Hawk | |
| Scientific Name : | Buteo platypterus | |
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| Physical Description : | A broad winged, stout bodied hawk reddish barred underside, white throat and pale wings with a dark trailing edge. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Length: 13.4–17.3 Inches (34–44 34–44 Centimeters) |
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| Behavior : | Broad-winged hawks prefer forested land for their territories and will hunt by diving down upon their prey. |
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| Social Organization : | Breeding pairs, with the occasional solitary individual |
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| Approval Level : | Mod; Because most hunting would be done by a nesting pair, hunting of cats would be a continuous problem rather than an isolated event. | |
| Kill Difficulty : | Moderate; While small, they have wicked talons and a sharp beak to use to fight back when attacked. |
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| Training Level : | Specialty - Raptor; When they dive down to take prey is the only effective moment to attack, aside from the odd moment when they’re low to the ground. |
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| Hunting Tactic : | Small Raptors | |
| Food Quality : | High; Rich, heavy meat in good amounts. | |
| Danger Level : | Medium (Kits and Small Apprentices are Vulnerable); This flexible and opportunistic hunter takes small animals when the opportunity presents itself. |
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