Hawks (Falconiformes~Accipeter/type)


Hawks were the mark of royalty in medieval times, Falconry was the sport of kings. These intelligent avians were kept and trained to hunt small game for sport.


"Hawk" is a general term used to describe the entire group of diurnal ("active by day") predatory birds. Worldwide there are approximately 270 species of carnivorous birds that comprise the order Falconiformes - the scientific name for hawk. Although all hawks have certain basic
similarities such as keen eyesight, hooked beaks and taloned feet, a
wide diversity of forms exists among them (they can vary in size from 4 ounces to 13 pounds).
Hawks are strong, powerful birds. Their feet are equipped with sharp,
curved talons for capturing prey, and their strong beaks are hooked for biting and tearing flesh. Swift fliers, some hawks can attain speeds of over 150 miles per hour when diving. Some species undertake long
migrational journeys, traveling thousands of miles each year - a
testimony to their strength and stamina. Their sense of hearing is
excellent, and their eyesight is the best in the entire animal world.
Not only can hawks see greater distances than humans, but their visual acuity (the ability to see clearly) is eight times that of ours. Hawks also see in color.
In many animal species the males are larger and stronger, but regarding size, hawk females are larger than their male counterparts. This sexual difference is often appreciable. In some species, females can weigh twice as much as the males. Most hawks pair for life, but if one
partner dies, the other will quickly find a new mate. Some pairs remain together year round; others may separate after the breeding season. The allegiance to the breeding site is strong, however, and even those that migrate or disperse will normally return to the same nesting territory and the same mate each year. Larger hawks lay only one or two eggs each year, small hawks from three to five. Incubation takes three to six weeks depending on the species. After hatching, the young hawks "grow up" very quickly. Small hawks grow to full size in one month: large species are full grown in only 11 weeks. The young leave the nest (fledge) at this time, but often remain with their parents for several more weeks before attaining total independence.

Generic (10 lb) Hawk
Str x2, Dex x5 ,Stamina 4 , Whits x3

Perception x5, Scan x5 , Acrobatics x4 , Stealth x3, Dodge x2

Melee 4 (tallons/ beak)

Grapple (with talons)  4

Attacks: Talons Str +3 X2, Beak Str+3