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Exploring Types of Hawk Flight: Soaring, Gliding, and More

Learn about the different types of flight exhibited by hawks, from soaring in updrafts to kite-like fixation and stooping dives. Discover the unique characteristics and flight patterns of various hawk species, including Buteo, Falcon, and Accipiter. Delve into their habitats, prey preferences, and wing shapes. Whether you're a bird enthusiast or simply curious about these majestic creatures, this guide provides insights into the fascinating world of hawk flight behavior.

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Exploring Types of Hawk Flight: Soaring, Gliding, and More

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  1. Notes on Three Major Types of Hawks

  2. Types of Flight • Soar: • Glide: • Kite: • Hover: • Stoop: • Kettle:

  3. Types of Flight • Soar: gain altitude in updraft or thermal • Glide: • Kite: • Hover: • Stoop: • Kettle:

  4. Types of Flight • Soar: gain altitude in updraft or thermal • Glide: coasting downward • Kite: • Hover: • Stoop: • Kettle:

  5. Types of Flight • Soar: gain altitude in updraft or thermal • Glide: coasting downward • Kite: Fixed position without flapping • Hover: • Stoop: • Kettle:

  6. Types of Flight • Soar: gain altitude in updraft or thermal • Glide: coasting downward • Kite: Fixed position without flapping • Hover: Fixed position with flapping • Stoop: • Kettle:

  7. Types of Flight • Soar: gain altitude in updraft or thermal • Glide: coasting downward • Kite: Fixed position without flapping • Hover: Fixed position with flapping • Stoop: Dive • Kettle:

  8. Types of Flight • Soar: gain altitude in updraft or thermal • Glide: coasting downward • Kite: Fixed position without flapping • Hover: Fixed position with flapping • Stoop: Dive • Kettle: A soaring flock in a thermal

  9. Buteo

  10. Buteo • Shape of wing: Rounded, broad

  11. Buteo • Shape of wing: Rounded, broad • Shape of tail: Rounded, fan shaped

  12. Buteo • Shape of wing: Rounded, broad • Shape of tail: Rounded, fan shaped • Flight pattern: Soars, wide circles high in the air

  13. Buteo • Shape of wing: Rounded, broad • Shape of tail: Rounded, fan shaped • Flight pattern: Soars, wide circles high in the air • Habitat: Varies; need some tree cover for nesting, but may also be found in fields and meadows

  14. Buteo • Shape of wing: Rounded, broad • Shape of tail: Rounded, fan shaped • Flight pattern: Soars, wide circles high in the air • Habitat: Varies; need some tree cover for nesting, but may also be found in fields and meadows • Prey: Small mammals, rodents

  15. Red-TailedButeo

  16. Red-Shouldered Buteo

  17. Rough-Legged Buteo

  18. Broad-Winged Buteo

  19. Falcon

  20. Falcon • Shape of wing: Stream lined, pointed

  21. Falcon • Shape of wing: Stream lined, pointed • Shape of tail: Long, tapered tail

  22. Falcon • Shape of wing: Stream lined, pointed • Shape of tail: Long, tapered tail • Flight pattern: Rapid, choppy wing beats; fast and maneuverable; stooping

  23. Falcon • Shape of wing: Stream lined, pointed • Shape of tail: Long, tapered tail • Flight pattern: Rapid, choppy wing beats; fast and maneuverable; stooping • Habitat: Woods, tree-tops

  24. Falcon • Shape of wing: Stream lined, pointed • Shape of tail: Long, tapered tail • Flight pattern: Rapid, choppy wing beats; fast and maneuverable; stooping • Habitat: Woods, tree-tops • Prey: Mostly other birds in the air

  25. Peregrine (Chicken Hawk)Falcon

  26. Merlin (Pigeon Hawk)Falcon

  27. Kestrel (Sparrow Hawk)Falcon

  28. Accipiter

  29. Accipiter • Shape of wing: Short, Rounded, broad • Shape of tail: • Flight pattern: • Habitat: • Prey:

  30. Accipiter • Shape of wing: Rounded, broad • Shape of tail: Long, good for steering • Flight pattern: • Habitat: • Prey:

  31. Accipiter • Shape of wing: Rounded, broad • Shape of tail: Long, good for steering • Flight pattern: Flap-Flap-Flap-Glide • Habitat: • Prey:

  32. Accipiter • Shape of wing: Rounded, broad • Shape of tail: Long, good for steering • Flight pattern: Soars, wide circles high in the air • Habitat: Lives in the woods • Prey:

  33. Accipiter • Shape of wing: Rounded, broad • Shape of tail: Long, good for steering • Flight pattern: Soars, wide circles high in the air • Habitat: Varies; need some tree cover for nesting, but may also be found in fields and meadows • Prey: Birds

  34. Sharp-ShinnedAccipiter

  35. Cooper’s Hawk Accipiter

  36. Goshawk Accipiter

  37. Black Vulture

  38. Turkey Vulture

  39. Bald Eagle (immature)

  40. Bald Eagle

  41. Golden Eagle (immature)

  42. Golden Eagle

  43. Osprey (Fish Hawk)

  44. Harrier (Marsh Hawk)

  45. The End

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