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Hawks

Commonly known for circling high above grounds, hawks have extraordinary vision which allows them to see small animals from high altitudes.

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What country do red tailed hawks live in?

The red tailed hawk is essentially non migratory, although some northern birds move south in harsh winters.

Can a hawk live in a cactus?

Yes,because they can build a nest next to it because if any ground animals try to get their babies can't climb up the cactus,and the hawks have water right next to them

Where do death head hawk moths live?

The main source of food for a Death's Head Hawkmoth is honey. They will raid beehives of different species to steal the honey.

How do hawks survive?

they fart , pee,and poop on other animals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will a red tail hawk prey on a house cat?

Answer

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.

Do hawks hunt and eat small birds?

Yes! Though it is mainly larger hawks who feed on other birds, the diets of these fowl have been documented to include doves, pigeons, grouse, shorebirds, jays, sparrows, robins, and warblers.

Are hawks omnivores or scavengers?

Hawks are predators and carnivores.

Is it legal to shoot hawks in Idaho?

Yes-Starlings are one of the few birds not Federally protected & actually do attack people sometimes. PR-wise, you may want to address the problem with bird-proofing or somethi9ng more discreet.

What preys on hawk?

a snake.

Ground dwelling animals such as coyotes etc. prey on the young and eggs of hawks if they can reach the nest. Also one type of hawk will readily kill another type: for example, a goshawk would kill a Harris hawk if it had the chance - for that reason when falconers attend a meet they only fly one bird at a time! There are some exceptions to this such as Harris hawks and caracaras, which often hunt co-operatively and share the kill.

Can a hawk pick up a person?

The larger female hawks like the Red Tail, Ferruginous, Harris's, and so forth could probably do it if they wanted to, but it is doubtful that they can carry away more than 7 or 8 pounds. In any event, hawks usually stun or kill their prey and eat it on the spot without flying away.

Will a hawk attack and kill pets close to a person's house?

Absolutely. If the hawk is hungry enough, it will go after a pet. Wildlife is becoming increasing comfortable around people (we keep expanding into their habitat) so there is a great chance a hawk would attack small pets near a house.

Hawks have considerable strength, and their talons make them even more dangerous to pets. If you have even just one hawk near your home, don't ever leave your pet, such as a cat or small breed dog, outside unattended.

Hawks have been known to swoop down and snatch up small pets in a matter of mere seconds. Once the hawk has your pet, there is nothing you can do, so always keep an eye out for them.

Is a male hawk larger than a female hawk?

females weigh 16 onuces but 18 ounces during nesting season. males weigh 14 onuces.

What is the baby hawk called?

No. A baby deer is called a fawn.

How many chromosomes does a red tailed hawk have?

34 Chromosomes

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_number_of_chromosomes_of_various_organisms


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Do hawks eat deer?

Technically yes it could however it would take a very long time for the deer to become deceased. For the hawk to kill the deer it would have to rip and tear at the deer until it bleeds out.

So the answer is yes but a very unlikely situation.

How long does it take hawks to fledge?

One the hawk lays its eggs generally itll smash them all up, oull out the baby hawk, eat it and then go chill in its egg shells untill that mutha fuka aint sleepy no mo.

When you see a hawk what does it mean?

When I was 17 a hawk flew into my backyard, (this had never happened previously) landed on a unusual, hard to reach perch and looked me in the eye. This was the moment that I decided to change my major in college (more importantly, I was verbalizing this to my lifelong music teacher) from Jazz Studies to Economics - a very profound and life altering decision for me in my life (I am now in my late 20's and at the time was practicing 8 hrs a day). The next week my music teacher brought me lots of literature on Native American animal symbolism, all of which pointed to one conclusion - this decision was an important one. It took me most of the next decade to understand what that day meant but I now believe that hawks (a bird with amazing VISION and PERSPECTIVE) appear to help you realize that an important, and to me, highly intelligent (and perhaps clairvoyant) decision has been made. . .

What is the habitat of the red talied hawk?

The Red-tailed Hawk ranges throughout North America to the central Alaska and northern Canada, and south as far as the mountains of Panama. Although not truly migratory, they do adjust seasonally to areas of the most abundant prey. In winter many of the northern birds move south. http://www.desertusa.com/aug96/du_hawk.html

What is the learned behavior of a red tailed hawk?

Almost everything a red tailed hawk does can be considered as hunting behavior. These hawks fly high in search of food or perch on the tops of trees and very tall poles watching for possible prey. When prey is spotted, the hawks swoop down rapidly, quickly grabbing the rabbit or other unlucky creature in its talons.

Is a peregrine falcon the same thing as the pellegrino hawk?

Yes, it absolutely can mean the same thing. A pilgrim is a traveler who is on a journey to a holy place, but when people speak of pilgrims they are mainly referring to the early settlers of Plymouth, Mass, U.S.

Peregrine originally meant someone who was from abroad, a traveler or a "pilgrim". Normally when you hear someone speak of a peregrine today, they are referring to the Peregrine Falcon, a bird of prey.

What is the biggest species of hawk?

Opinions vary on what birds should be considered Raptors (Birds of Prey) and which birds shouldn't. Many people consider vultures to be Raptors because they are carnivores and although they are scavengers most of the time, when they do catch live prey, they catch the prey with their talons. Others argue that true Raptors are predatory (meaning they primarily hunt their food) and since vultures are primarily scavengers, they should not be included as Raptors. Unfortunately, ornithologists (scientists who study birds) have not come to a consensus on this point.

So, if you count condors and other vultures as Raptors:

In terms of weight, length, etc., the Andean Condor is the heaviest and has the broadest wingspan while the California Condor is the longest.

If you don't count condors and other vultures as Raptors:

The largest birds of prey are eagles in all aspects. They are true predators, although they will readily feast on a fresh carcass. The Stellar's Eagle is the heaviest, the Phillipine eagle is the largest in terms of physical dimension, and Harpy's are the bulkiest.

Do hawks keep the same mate?

i think so, not so sure, who would ever ask this question anyways?

What is a hawks claws used for?

The type of claw, such as the ones on an eagle are called "Talons".