Hawks are a large and diverse group of predatory birds found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. These birds hunt during the day. They use their keen eyesight and hooked beaks and sharp talons to hunt, catch and kill their prey. Hawks feed mostly on small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and other birds. Hawks are categorized into four groups called buteos, accipiters, kites and harriers, and the classifications are based on the bird's body type and physical features.
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