European Hawks
There are currently three hawk species breeding in Europe, which all belong to the genus Accipiter. Compared to other European raptors, European hawks are mostly small raptors, except for the Northern Goshawk, which is a medium-sized raptor.
Hawks are generally very fast hunters that take their prey on, or near, the ground. In contrast to falcons, they like to fly low over the ground and use cover to approach their prey without being seen.
