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Migration

Short-distance migrant in the northern part of the species’ range; non-migratory elsewhere.

Map data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE.

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Hawks, Eagles, and Kites(Order: Accipitriformes, Family: Accipitridae)

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