HAWK
- Name: Hawk
- Category: Bird
- Habitat: N/A
- Diet: N/A
- Reproduction: N/A
About Hawk
Hawks have relatively broad (width) and long (length) wings than other raptors. Most known for their soaring abilities. Hawks are at the top of the food chain with few natural enemies. All are predators relying on their hunting skills. Most have keen eyesight, excellent flying abilities and fast flying speeds. They are equipped with razor sharp talons. In Ontario there are 8 species of hawks, each distinct in its own way.
More Information About Hawk
What is the difference between Hawks and Falcons?
Falcons are slender and generally smaller than Hawks. A falcon's head is short and rounded whereas a hawk's is pointier. Hawks are more wide-spead and there are twice as many species of Hawks in Ontario than Falcons. Falcons have a notch or 'tooth' at the tip of their beaks to kill prey where- as Hawks use their talons. Hawks hunt larger animals were Falcons primarily prey on other birds. Falcons are faster and can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. Hawks also live almost twice as long as Falcons.
HAWK Species
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Cooper’s Hawk
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Broad-winged Hawk
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Northern Goshawk
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Northern Harrier
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Red-tailed Hawks
Location
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Name: Bruce Peninsula National Park
Address: 121 Hwy 6, Tobermory ON
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Name: Algonquin Provincial Park
Address: Highway 60, Whitney ON
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Name: Pukaskwa National Park
Address: Hwy 627, Heron Bay ON