What size is a hawk?

The size of a hawk can vary significantly depending on the species. Hawks range in size from small species like the American Kestrel, which has a wingspan of around 20-24 inches, to large species like the Bald Eagle, which can have a wingspan of up to 8 feet.

Here are the approximate sizes of some common hawk species:

- American Kestrel: Wingspan of 20-24 inches, length of 9-12 inches, weight of 3-5 ounces

- Red-tailed Hawk: Wingspan of 42-54 inches, length of 19-25 inches, weight of 2-4 pounds

- Cooper's Hawk: Wingspan of 24-35 inches, length of 14-20 inches, weight of 1-2 pounds

- Northern Goshawk: Wingspan of 36-44 inches, length of 22-26 inches, weight of 2-3 pounds

- Bald Eagle: Wingspan of 6-8 feet, length of 30-37 inches, weight of 8-15 pounds