Hawks were named among the most intelligent birds based on this scale. Hawks are believed to have vision as good as 20/2, about eight times more acute than humans with good eyesight.
Hawks are large predatory birds that exist primarily in North America and are widespread in this region. One of the most common species of hawk is the red tailed hawk, who lives primarily in grasslands or deserts where there are wide open spaces suitable for hunting prey. However, these and other hawk species are also found in mountainous and even tropical regions. The hawk is a majestic bird of prey often spotted perched high in a tree, using their incredible eyesight to spot mice, squirrels or other small mammals to eat.

Learn what a hawk really sounds like with these genuine hawk calls! You can even begin to identify these powerful birds by their vocalizations in the wild!