What kind of food does a hawk eat?

A hawk is a carnivorous bird of prey that typically eats small mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects. Some common foods eaten by hawks include:

- rodents such as mice, voles, and squirrels

- rabbits and hares

- small birds such as songbirds and sparrows

- larger birds such as pigeons, doves, and quail

- reptiles such as snakes and lizards

- frogs, toads, and salamanders

- large insects such as beetles, grasshoppers, and cicadas

- carrion (dead animals)