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Vol. 38 No. 4 (2007)

STATUS OF THE BROAD-WINGED AND RED-SHOULDERED HAWKS DURING FALL MIGRATION IN SOUTHWESTERN IDAHO, 1995–2006

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21199/WB38.4.1
Submitted
December 3, 2025
Published
October 1, 2007

Abstract

Twelve years of counting raptors during fall migration near Boise, Idaho, yielded 214 Broad-winged and 9 Red-shouldered Hawks, revealing these species as much more frequent in Idaho than previously known. The Broad-winged Hawk is an uncommon, annual fall migrant in Idaho. The Red-shouldered Hawk is at least casual, possibly nearly annual, during fall migration. These data match increased sightings from other western states that have likely resulted from a combination of increased observer coverage and possible range expansions and/or numerical increases for both species in the West.

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