How fast can hawks go?

The Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) is considered to be the fastest bird in the world, with a recorded dive speed of 240 miles per hour (386 kilometers per hour). However, hawks (family Accipitridae) are not known for their speed, and their flight speed varies among different species. Here are the approximate maximum flight speeds of some common hawks:

1. Red-tailed Hawk: Up to 50 miles per hour (80 kilometers per hour).

2. Red-shouldered Hawk: Up to 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour).

3. Cooper's Hawk: Up to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour).

4. Northern Goshawk: Up to 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour).

5. Broad-winged Hawk: Up to 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour).

6. Rough-legged Hawk: Up to 55 miles per hour (89 kilometers per hour).

7. Ferruginous Hawk: Up to 45 miles per hour (72 kilometers per hour).

These flight speeds are approximate and may vary depending on factors such as age, size, and individual variations within the same species. Hawks typically fly at slower speeds during hunting and when soaring on thermals, and they can reach their maximum speeds when diving or in pursuit of prey.