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Hawk


 

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The term hawk refers to birds of prey in any of three senses:

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  • 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".

    Related Topics:
    North America - Buzzard

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    The true hawks form the sub-family Accipitrinae and most are in the genus Accipiter.

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    In February 2005 the Canadian scientist Dr Louis Lefebvre announced a method of measuring avian IQ in terms of their innovation in feeding habits. Hawks were named among the most intelligent birds based on this scale.

    Related Topics:
    2005 - Canadian - Scientist - Dr Louis Lefebvre - IQ

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