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Birds
Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 10-25 years
- Weight
- 0.7-1.5 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a carnivore species found in Open country worldwide. It typically lives 10-25 years, weighing around 0.7-1.5 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the hawk: A hawk's vision is about eight times sharper than a human's.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.