Hawks
Hawks
are
raptors.
They
are
very
good
hunters.
Hawks
eat
birds
and
other
small
animals.
There
are
more
than
45
different
kinds
of
hawks.
Hawks
have
curved
beaks
and
sharp
talons.
Their
large
eyes
can
be
red,
yellow,
or
hazel.
They
have
long
tails
and
short,
round
wings.
These
help
them
stop
and
turn
very
quickly.
Hawks
live
all
over
the
world.
Many
hawks
live
in
forests.
All
hawks
build
nests.
Some
build
nests
in
trees
or
on
cliffs.
Some
build
nests
on
the
ground.
Most
hawks
migrate.
Hawks
hide
and
watch
for
prey.
When
they
see
it,
they
fly
very
fast.
They
grab
their
prey
with
their
sharp
talons.
Then
they
tear
it
apart
to
kill
it.
Female
hawks
lay
eggs
in
nests.
The
parents
bring
back
food
while
the
chicks
learn
to
fly
and
hunt.
Most
adult
hawks
live
alone.
Hawks
usually
live
one
to
two
years
in
the
wild.
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Hawk Classification: Bird
Diet: Carnivore
Endangered Status: Most are Least Concern. A few are Vulnerable to Endangered, depending on the species. -
Average Wingspan – Smallest A little sparrowhawk’s wingspan is longer than a basketball. -
Average Wingspan – Largest A northern goshawk’s wingspan is longer than an acoustic guitar.
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