Main groups of animalsThe main group to which hawks belong is the bird group. Falcons have wings and feathers to fly. All characteristics of birds. The hawk has eyes on the sides of its head so it can see everything around, similar to a normal bird. The difference between the hawk and other birds is that the hawk is a bird of prey. “Birds of Prey”; or birds of prey earn their living by hunting, killing and consuming live animals. They are at the top of the ecological food chain which makes the hawk a large consumer. Evolution The hawk is closely related to all birds of prey. Any bird that makes a living by hunting, killing, and consuming live animals has a hawk-like characteristic. Although owls are not related to eagles, hawks, and vultures, they have similar hunting habits and similar equipment for catching and killing: sharp, hooked beaks and strong, sharp, curved nails or claws. Owls are mostly nocturnal, the others hunt during the day. Falcons evolved from birds of prey that were also birds of prey. Falcons evolved primarily with eagles and falcons, but also with some other birds. Habitat and BiomeFalcons live in all different habitats. Some are found at the foot of mountains, while others live in the open country and badlands of Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and south-central California. Also in North and Central America for a wider variety of falcons. Its biome would be found in the deciduous area, grasslands, and parts of the desert. Tropical/niche level The hawk is at the top of the ecological food chain. He is the first consumer in the food chain. Nothing eats it because it is at the highest level. The hawk eats almost anything and everything living, from starlings, sparrows, pigeons, quails, reptiles and amphibians. Also ground squirrels and field mice. Almost all rodents along with fish that are eaten by some species of hawks. The hawk lives among the tallest trees in the forest. They plant the nest very high so they can keep an eye on everything that happens. It also helps to have the nest high to keep predators away from the young hawks. Adaptations for feeding and defense Hawks are not nocturnal, they...... in the center of the paper... hawks chase birds such as pigeons or sparrows. Thanks to the falcon's great maneuvering abilities, it can chase its prey between trees and bushes. The hawk uses its talons to protect itself and its young. Humans are the predators that rarely affect the hawk and its life. We usually kill it by indirectly destroying the hawks' habitat. Her young could be in the tree we cut down, thus reducing the number of hawks. Not very drastically though. The hawks' only predators are coyotes and other similar animals that may attack their young if they are outside the nest. Hawks will defend their young at all costs. ReproductionFalcons breed once a year. They have a companion for life. Unless, of course, if one of them dies, the other falcon will find a new mate. It usually lays 3-5 mottled or speckled eggs per year, depending on food availability. Falcon reproduction has many factors that determine whether or not the bird will breed. If food is not plentiful, hawks may not reproduce as many eggs, if any. If the mate dies or finds a new mate, the other hawk may not breed that year. Falcons will leave their mate, under certain conditions.