People who are not aware of the normal behavior of birds of prey may be afraid if they see a hawk circling above. But, do hawks actually attack humans? In general, most hawks would much prefer to keep well away from humans and would avoid confrontation wherever possible. However, when […]

You’re obviously aware that hawks have exceptional eyesight because this allows them to spot their prey even when it’s a very long distance away. But, you might be wondering whether hawks also have good hearing. Hawks do actually hear very well. And, yes, they do have ears even though you […]

As we all know, hawks are excellent hunters and can spot their prey from high above the ground with their keen eyesight. But, have you ever wondered how a hawk kills its prey? Hawks and other accipitrids like eagles, will generally use their impressive talons to kill their prey. And […]

Hawks are generally creatures of habit and will hang around an area as long as there is ample food and conditions are favorable. Have you ever wondered how long hawks stay in one area? The answer to that questions depends widely on other variables such as the species of hawk […]

It’s not uncommon to see hawks circling above high up in the sky, whether they’re on their own or in a flock. But, have you ever wondered exactly why hawks circle the way they do? The main reason that hawks circle is to use the thermals and rising air currents […]

When it comes to identifying different birds of prey, there are many things that you can look at to determine the species of hawk that you saw on your recent walk. In this article, we’re going to have a look at some of the differences between the Red-Tailed hawk vs […]

As you know, hawks are magnificent birds of prey and like to feast on small mammals by swooping down from high above and picking up their prey in their large, sharp talons. But you might be wondering about how much weight a hawk can actually carry. Should you be worried […]

Hawks are magnificent birds of prey known as raptors. But, what are hawks afraid of? Contrary to what you may believe, hawks do have predators and will avoid contact with these whenever possible. These predators include owls, eagles and crows. They also include raccoons and snakes. Plus, other larger hawks […]

Both hawks and falcons are raptors or birds of prey. They are carnivorous which means they only eat meat. All raptors are characterized by their hooked bills and strong, thick talons. Generally, they like to hunt live prey such as rabbits, mice, squirrels, fish, snakes and even other birds. But […]