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More About Hawks ...
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The term hawk refers to birds of prey in any of three senses. (For other meanings, scroll to page bottom.)
Strictly, to mean any of the species in the genera Accipiter, Micronisus, Melierax, Urotriorchis, and Megatriorchis. The widespread Accipiter genus includes goshawks, sparrowhawks, the Sharp-shinned hawk and others. They are mainly woodland birds that hunt by sudden dashes from a concealed perch. They usually have long tails and high visual acuity.
More generally, to mean small to medium-sized birds that are members of the Accipitridae, the family which includes the true hawks (Accipiters) and also eagles, kites, harriers, buzzards, and Old World vultures.
Loosely, to mean almost any bird of prey.
The common names of birds in various parts of the world often use hawk loosely. For example, in North America, the buzzards (Buteo) are often called "hawks".
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Taxonmony
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Phylum: chordata
Class: aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
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Source: Wikipedia Read more about Hawks
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INFO LINKS
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Les Oiseaux du Québec (French)
About Sharp-shinned Hawk Read More
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Cooper's Hawk
Bird Friends Of Lake Murray And San Diego County
Cooper's Hawk pictures, description, and more Read More
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Ferruginous Hawk
Bird Friends Of Lake Murray And San Diego County
Ferruginous Hawk pictures, description, and more Read More
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Red-Shouldered Hawk
Bird Friends Of Lake Murray And San Diego County
Red-Shouldered Hawk pictures, description, and more Read More
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Red-Tailed Hawk
Bird Friends Of Lake Murray And San Diego County
Red-Tailed Hawk pictures, description, and more Read More
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Zone-Tailed Hawk
Bird Friends Of Lake Murray And San Diego County
Zone-Tailed Hawk pictures, description, and more Read More
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Broad-winged Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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Cooper's Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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Ferruginous Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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Harris's Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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Red-shouldered Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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Red-tailed Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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Rough-legged Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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Swainson's Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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White-tailed Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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Zone-tailed Hawk
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Extensive species account including range map, call details, 'cool facts', etc. Read More
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Hawk
Chipper Woods Bird Observatory
Information on watching migrating hawks. "Migrating hawks follow well defined routes as they move to their southern homes". Read More
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Broad-winged Hawk
Gough, G.A., Sauer, J.R., Iliff, M. Patuxent Bird Identification Infocenter. 1998. Version 97.1. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD
USGS data sheet on Broad-winged Hawk, including photographs, maps, taxonomy, identification tips, and life history information. Read More
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Hawk
Animals Of The Rainforest
"Hawks can glide for a long time". Brief description, taxonomic information, pictures, and links Read More
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Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Oiseaux.net (French)
Categorized information on Eurasian Sparrowhawk including habitat, feeding habits, migration information, etc. Read More
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Rough-legged Hawk
Oiseaux.net (French)
Categorized information on Rough-legged Hawk including habitat, feeding habits, migration information, etc. Read More
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Ferruginous hawk
Desert USA
"The ferruginous hawk is the largest buteo in North America averaging 22.5-25" long, with a 53-56" wingspan" Ferruginous hawk: Narrative on range, description,habitat, breeding and nesting, etc. Read More
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Tarantula Hawk
Desert USA
Tarantula Hawk: Brief description and pictures Read More
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Sharp-shinned Hawk
Canadian Wildlife Service
"Of the 19 species of raptors in Canada, three are Accipiters. Accipiters are small to medium-sized hawks of swift flight that occur around the world". Categorized and detailed information on habitat, diet, range, etc. Read More
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Sparrowhawk
Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust
A short article about Sparrowhawks in England Read More
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Grey Hawk
Birds in Suriname
Nice image! Brief description, pictures, and distribution map for Surinam Read More
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White Hawk
Birds in Suriname
Brief description, pictures, and distribution map for Surinam Read More
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Short-Tailed Hawk
Birds in Suriname
Brief description, pictures, and distribution map for Surinam Read More
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Black-Collared Hawk
Birds in Suriname
Brief description, pictures, and distribution map for Surinam Read More
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Great Black Hawk
Birds in Suriname
Brief description, pictures, and distribution map for Surinam Read More
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Roadside Hawk
Birds in Suriname
Brief description, pictures, and distribution map for Surinam Read More
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Rufous Crab-Hawk
Birds in Suriname
Brief description, pictures, and distribution map for Surinam Read More
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Savanna Hawk
Birds in Suriname
Brief description, pictures, and distribution map for Surinam Read More
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Sparrow Hawk
web.edunet4u.net/~nature/ (Korean)
Brief description and picture Read More
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Cooper's Hawk
Calgary's Weaselhead Society
About Cooper's Hawk Read More
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