Falconers prize these majestic birds as trained hunting companions if raised from chicks and properly instructed.

Raptors that prey on small creatures

Normal hawks (or falcons) are raptors, predatory birds that typically subsist on small snakes and other vermin. Most have wingspans of less than 5 feet and a body length of no more than 2 feet. All hawks will shy away from combat with any creature of equal or greater size, unless forced or cornered or their eggs or offspring are threatened.

Birds of prey that drift on high currents of air and hunt prey on the ground.