Hawk

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hawk

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Accipitridae
2. What makes hawks such good hunters?Hawks have huge eyes with many light‑sensing cells, letting them spot tiny details from high up. Their strong talons grab prey quickly.
3. How do hawks fly differently in forests and open fields?Forest hawks have short, broad wings and long tails for fast turns and quick acceleration. Open‑country hawks have wide wings that let them soar on thermals for long distances.

Accipitrine Hawks: Hawks belonging to the subfamily Accipitrinae, known for woodland habitats and agile, dashing hunting styles.
Buteonine Hawks: Hawks belonging to the genus Buteo, characterized by broad wings for soaring and hunting in open areas.
Visual Acuity: The sharpness or clarity of vision, which is exceptionally high in hawks.
Altricial: Describes young animals that are born helpless and require significant parental care.