Hawk

Red-Tailed Hawk

Description

A medium-sized bird of prey of the genus Accipiter. Hawks are native to the Americas, Eurasia and Africa. They feed on small animals, such as rodents, reptiles, rabbits, and other birds.

Synonyms and Related Terms

falcon; kestrel; harrier; osprey; merlin

Resources and Citations

• Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "hawk." Accessed 30 Nov. 2004 .

• Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawk (accessed Nov. 30 2004)