Broad-winged Hawk
From Children of StarClan
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Broad-winged Hawk | |
| Cat Given Name: | Hawk | |
| Common Name(s): | Cooper's Hawk, Northern Harrier, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Red-Tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Rough-legged Hawk | |
| Other Name(s): | Marsh Hawk | |
| Scientific Name(s): | Accipiter cooperii, Circus cyaneus, Accipiter striatus, Buteo jamaicensis, Buteo lineatus, Buteo platypterus, Buteo lagopus | |
| Physical Description: | A broad winged, stout bodied hawk reddish barred underside, white throat and pale wings with a dark trailing edge. | |
| Physical Statistics: | Length: 13.4–17.3 Inches (34–44 34–44 Centimeters) Wingspan: 31.9–39.4 Inches (81–100 Centimeters) Weight: 9.3–19.8 Ounces (265–560 Grams) | |
| Behavior: | Broad-winged hawks prefer forested land for their territories and will hunt by diving down upon their prey. | |
| Social Organization: | Breeding pairs, with the occasional solitary individual | |
| Danger Level: | Medium (Kits and Small Apprentices are Vulnerable); This flexible and opportunistic hunter takes small animals when the opportunity presents itself. | |
| Approval Level*: | Moderator; Because most hunting would be done by a nesting pair, hunting of cats would be a continuous problem rather than an isolated event. | |
| *Some creatures require approval to appear in RP. This is to make sure the Admins and Mods who need to know are fully aware of a beast currently active in their area. These ratings are mainly for those creatures that cats cannot simply drive off. | ||
| Broad-winged Hawk (As Prey) | |
| Kill Difficulty: | Moderate; While small, they have wicked talons and a sharp beak to use to fight back when attacked. |
| Hunting Difficulty: | Specialty - Raptor; When they dive down to take prey is the only effective moment to attack, aside from the odd moment when they're low to the ground. |
| Food Quality: | High; Rich, heavy meat in good amounts. |