Hawk Facts and Information These are some hawk facts for some of the hawks that can be seen around the San Juan Islands Washington.First, hawks are a diverse group of diurnal predatory birds, also called raptors. In general, all hawks have excellent hearing, curved beaks, taloned feet, and the best eyesight of any animal, including humans. Actually, it is estimated that a hawk can view a rabbit from a distance of two miles.
Hawks, like many birds, pair with a mate for life but are known to find a new partner if a former mate dies. The pair will also return to the same nesting site year after year.
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