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Oh yes and small dogs, other small animals.
A hawk the size of a red-tail won't have the capacity of carrying off a 5-10 lb house cat (the bird it's self weighs no more than the cat and, as a rule, flying creatures can generally only carry about half their weight in flight, with some variation) . Even the gigantic Harpy Eagle, with 5 inch talons and a wingspan that can reach 8 feet...usually only targets monkies and sloths in the 10-20 lb range, though some kills as large as 30 lbs have been observed.
As you'd imagine, being an aerial predator has some advantages (flight) and disadvantages (you can't carry much weight and still remain in flight- to even evolve the ability to fly, animals had to lose HUGE amounts of weight and develop hollow bones).
That said...a small hawk won't carry a grown cat away, but make no mistake, the impact of an animal hitting you claws-first traveling at 128 miles per hour CAN definitely snap the spine of your cat and kill it. It would then maybe manage to drag it into the air for a few dozen yards and land it in a bush or tree to feed on it, but it isn't going far. Raptors don't kill by carrying things away generally- they kill by force of impact and stabbing inwards with their talons- THEN they rip the fur/feathers off of their prey and eat it on the spot if the prey is too large to carry to a safer spot.
If your cat is killed by a hawk, chances are the body is nearby. If it's killed by a big owl or Eagle, it may never be found.
What else can I help you with?
What animal looks like a house cat but is honey color with white tip tail?
A wild cat looks like a house cat but has white tip tail.
Why does a cat's tail get puffy when playing?
A cat's tail gets puffy when playing because it is a sign of excitement or agitation. The puffed-up tail helps the cat appear larger and more intimidating to potential threats or prey.
Do house cats get wet tail?
Wet tail is a condition exclusively to rodents, so a house cat cannot get wet tail.
What is a house cat prey?
House cats usually prey upon bugs, or sometimes mice if there are mice in the house. But usually their prey is catnip toys, or their unsuspecting owner's feet.
How many bones are in a house cats tail?
because a cat has 230-245 bones in it's body and the tail is 10% of the overall count, the average house cat has about 20-35 bones in the tail part of its body.
What could win in a fight a fisher cat or aredtail hawk?
There was a fight in our backyard and we found the hawk with it's head bitten off so I guess he attacked the wrong prey
Which measurement is the best estimate of the length of a house cat’s tail?
Inches or centimeters.
How often does a Hawk become successful when catching their prey?
Hawks, like many other animals, try to go for the weaker prey like pregnant, old, sick, or babies. They also like to steal food from other animals after the other animals kills. The Hawk though is very strong and fast and can usual out run its prey, going at about 55mph when regularly flying and it's even faster when it dives down and grabs, or kills it prey at 120mph. So the chances that the Hawk is successful is good.
Who's house pet wags his tail?
A dog is a house pet that wags its tail as a form of communication, usually to express happiness or excitement.
Why does my cat's tail puff up when he plays?
A cat's tail puffs up when they play because they are excited or feeling threatened. This reaction is a natural instinct to make themselves appear bigger and more intimidating to potential threats or prey.
Why do lynxes have a short tail?
Lynxes have short tails to conserve body heat in colder environments. A shorter tail reduces heat loss and helps them better adapt to their habitats. Additionally, shorter tails might be an adaptation that improves their agility and ability to hunt.
Why does a cat have a twitchy tail on Twitchy Tail Cat?
A cat may have a twitchy tail on Twitchy Tail Cat because it is a natural behavior that can indicate excitement, agitation, or alertness in cats.
