Hawks

Hawks, which are typically ranked just behind eagles as the most hazardous raptors, are also included in this classification. They are notorious for using brutal techniques to hunt and kill other animals. Hawks are also one of the predators of seagulls that eat seagulls, they prey on seagulls and their young ones.

Hawks have powerful, pointed talons that they employ for hunting, just like other raptors. It's important to note that hawks have been observed using seven various techniques to dispatch of birds, adapting their tactics in response to the size and speed of their prey.

For fearsome raptors like hawks, seagulls are an easy target, yet we have found one consistent trait of hawks while attacking virtually any bird. They typically target birds that are away from the center of the swarm or at the perimeter of a roost. Although it is expected that hawks would prevail in a one-on-one conflict with a seagull, hawks really prefer to avoid fighting altogether.

Regarding hawks, it's also interesting to note that they have a fairly poor success rate in the hunt. Hawks employ seven distinct hunting techniques, yet only 10% of their hunts are successful.