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hawks are called raptors because hawk kill with their talons. Raptors are birds that kill with there feet/talons.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they eat small birds, such as sparrows.
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What group of birds are hawks associated with?
Hawks are often associated group of birds called Raptors. Scientifically hawks are in the family Accipitridae which is a subset of the order Accipitriformes. The order Accipitrformes includes most species of raptors.
What class is a red-tailed hawk in?
Hawks are 'Raptors'.
Is a coopers hawk an omnivore?
No. They are carnivores, like all hawks. They eat only flesh of prey species.
Are ducks raptors?
No. Ducks are waterfowl. Raptors are birds of prey like eagles, hawks and falcons.
Are hawks carnivores consumers or omnivores?
Raptors are carnivorous.
Are red tailed hawks raptors?
yes. Dont be stupid
What is a type of hawk road scavenger?
Hawks are raptors not scavengers.
Is a marsh hawk a producer?
Hawks are raptors (hunters) They CONSUME.
Where to find facts about hawks?
Hawks In Flight: The Flight Identification of North American Raptors is an excellent book on the topic.
What is the difference between falcon and raptor?
Raptors are birds of prey. Falcons are hawks, along with accipiters, and buteo hawks.
What predators are wild?
hawks, other raptors, and tree snakes (primary)
What evolves over time?
birds such as hawks and eagles evolved from raptors
