Falconry was once called "hawking" and any bird used for falconry could be referred to as a hawk.
Aristotle listed eleven types of ἱέρακες (hierakes, hawks, singular ἱέραξ hierax): aisalōn (merlin), … See more

Accipiter group
The accipitrine hawks generally hunt birds as their primary prey. They are also called "hen-hawks", or "wood-hawks" because of their See more

Intelligence
In February 2005, Canadian ornithologist Louis Lefebvre announced a method of measuring avian " See more

Like most birds, the hawk migrates in the autumn and the spring. Different types of hawks choose separate times in each season to migrate. The autumn migrating season begins in … See more

The red-tailed hawk is probably the most common hawk in North America. Past observations have indicated that while hawks can easily … See more

Starting in the hawk's early life, it is fed by its parents until it leaves the nest. The young hawk, while still in its fledgling phase, will leave its nest as early as six weeks old. Once the bird is older it begins to hunt. The hawk kills its prey with its talons as opposed … See more

Hawks are known for their unique mating season. The method the hawk uses to reproduce is different from most. The male and female will fly together in a circular motion. Once they reach a certain height, the male will dive toward the female and then they will raise … See more