Falcon vs Hawk: Flight Pattern, Speed and Size Falcons have aerodynamic bodies, and wings that beat rapidly when flying, enabling them to reach high speeds. The peregrine falcon is the fastest ...

Without some basic facts, it can be difficult to distinguish between a falcon and a hawk. Watch today’s video to learn some distinguishing characteristics between these two powerful birds of prey.

Falcons are sometimes called "longwings," and even though their wingspans don't necessarily exceed that of a hawk's—at least in the case of the peregrine falcon (max 43 inches) or American ...

First, check the size and wing shape. Bird hawks (genus Accipiter) are smaller with narrow tails, buzzard hawks (genus Buteo) are large birds with broad wings and short tails and falcons (genus Falco) ...

The practice of keeping and training any bird of prey is called “falconry” no matter the species of bird. Hawks are often used in the sport, as are other birds. Seen from a distance in the ...