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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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Red-shouldered Hawk
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Red-tailed Hawk
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Swainson's Hawk
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Rough-Legged Hawk
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Rough-Legged Hawk, or Rough-Legged Buzzard as this Eurasian subspecies is called has both the scientific name Buteo lagopus. If you want to show ultimate freedom this may be the footage for you. Shot in the wilderness of Lappland this flying predator is something special. Check out this 5 clip sequence with the Rough-legged hawk hovering the air.
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