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The winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) is a kind of nozzle. The term nozzle is the common name given to some hawks family Accipitridae.

Although small nozzles have inherited their English name (broad-winged hawk) because of their broad wings, their most remarkable feature is probably formed by the broad white band that crosses the tail at mid-height. Adults have a top and a brown striped with red light below. The tail has a blackish brown obvious white band and a second narrower and more discrete at its end. When perched, the wingtips do not exceed the tip of the tail. Juveniles have the upper parts similar to those of adults, however, they differ by their whitish streaked with black. They have a tail light brown with 4 or 5 dark transverse bands. In individuals of all age groups, the underside of the wing is whitish with a dark trailing edge.

In the north of their range, there are few individuals in dark phase. These birds are delivered entirely dark brown including the bottom, but they display a tail that has characteristics similar to those of conventional specimens. Small nozzles are distinguished from other species of the genus Buteo by their smaller size, their shape more compact and more pointed wings.

Small nozzles a preference for forests of hardwoods or wooded areas of mixed deciduous and conifers that are needed for nesting. Within this habitat, they stand near the gap as roads, trails, wetlands or grasslands that run through or along them. Small nozzles use these openings to find their food. They avoid nesting within walking distance of homes. Small nozzles are endemic American continent. They nest in the eastern United States and in much of southern Canada.

Small nozzles mark their territory by the indiscriminate use of high-pitched cries. They are especially active during the day.

Smaller nozzles have a carnivorous diet. Their diet varies greatly depending on the season well as insects, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals and birds of prey are found throughout the year. However, during the nesting season, squirrels, shrews and voles are especially appreciated, as well as frogs, lizards and small songbirds. During the winter, small nozzles conveniently hunt insects, especially large dragonflies but its menu also includes lizards, amphibians, snakes and crabs. Mammals are eaten whole, frogs and snakes are skinned, featherless birds. Before starting migration, small jets do not accumulate fat reserves. They do not need it because this is great levelers, and they do not spend a lot of reserves during the trip.

Source: http://www.oiseaux.net/oiseaux/petite.buse.html

I put some pictures, I was told it was small nozzles, I can not confirm it, since I did not have much experience with birds of prey, if ever an ornithologist I can confirm everything, you can reach me via email: lisedaigle5@sogetel.net or leave a comment.

I wonder why it is a small nozzle and why it is not a small tip if that is the case ... your pencils ..

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