Swainson's Hawk Range Map

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Migration

Long-distance migrant. Starting in late August and September, nearly the whole population of Swainson’s Hawks migrates from North America to Argentina, a roundtrip of more than 12,000 miles for the northernmost breeders. The migration path narrows as the birds move south and north, creating phenomenal hawk-watching opportunities at known migratory points in Texas, Mexico, and Central America.

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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