Falcon vs. Hawk — What's the Difference?

The Falcon is a raptor known for its exceptional speed.

Hawks utilize powerful talons to catch and secure their prey.

Falcon refers to a diverse genus of birds (Falco).

In symbolism, a Hawk often represents vision and intuition.

A Falcon typically employs a specialized beak “tooth” for hunting.

Hawks are a group of medium-sized diurnal birds of prey of the family Accipitridae. Hawks are widely distributed and vary greatly in size.

Falcons () are birds of prey in the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species. Falcons are widely distributed on all continents of the world except Antarctica, though closely related raptors did occur there in the Eocene.Adult falcons have thin, tapered wings, which enable them to fly at high speed and change direction rapidly.

Any of various birds of prey, especially of the genera Accipiter and Buteo in the family Accipitridae, characteristically having a short hooked bill and strong claws used for seizing.

A bird of prey with long pointed wings and a notched beak, typically catching prey by diving on it from above.

Any of various similar birds of prey.

Any of various birds of prey of the family Falconidae and especially of the genus Falco, having a short, curved beak and long, pointed, powerful wings adapted for swift flight.

A person who preys on others; a shark.

Any of several birds of these or related species, such as hawks, trained to hunt small game.

One who demonstrates an actively aggressive or combative attitude, as in an argument.

A female bird of this type used in falconry.

A person who favors military force or action in order to carry out foreign policy.

A small cannon in use from the 15th to the 17th century.

An audible effort to clear the throat by expelling phlegm.

Any bird of the genus Falco, all of which are birds of prey.

To hunt with trained hawks.

(falconry) A female such bird, a male being a tiercel.

To swoop and strike in the manner of a hawk

(historical) A light cannon used from the 15th to the 17th century; a falconet.

To peddle goods aggressively, especially by calling out.

To hunt with a falcon or falcons.

To peddle (goods) aggressively, especially by calling out.

One of a family (Falconidæ) of raptorial birds, characterized by a short, hooked beak, strong claws, and powerful flight.

To clear or attempt to clear the throat by or as if by coughing up phlegm.

An ancient form of cannon.

To clear the throat of (phlegm).

Diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

A diurnal predatory bird of the family Accipitridae, smaller than an eagle.

Hunt with falcons;

Any diurnal predatory terrestrial bird of similar size and appearance to the accipitrid hawks, such as a falcon.

In falconry, a Falcon is often a prized bird due to its hunting prowess.

(entomology) Any of various species of dragonfly of the genera Apocordulia and Austrocordulia, endemic to Australia.

The Falcon symbolizes victory and superiority in various cultures.

(politics) An advocate of aggressive political positions and actions.

(game theory) An uncooperative or purely-selfish participant in an exchange or game, especially when untrusting, acquisitive or treacherous. Refers specifically to the Prisoner's Dilemma, alias the Hawk-Dove game.

A plasterer's tool, made of a flat surface with a handle below, used to hold an amount of plaster prior to application to the wall or ceiling being worked on: a mortarboard.

A noisy effort to force up phlegm from the throat.

(transitive) To hunt with a hawk.

(intransitive) To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk.

(transitive) To sell; to offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle.

To expectorate, to cough up something from one's throat.

To try to cough up something from one's throat; to clear the throat loudly.

One of numerous species and genera of rapacious birds of the family Falconidæ. They differ from the true falcons in lacking the prominent tooth and notch of the bill, and in having shorter and less pointed wings. Many are of large size and grade into the eagles. Some, as the goshawk, were formerly trained like falcons. In a more general sense the word is not infrequently applied, also, to true falcons, as the sparrow hawk, pigeon hawk, duck hawk, and prairie hawk.

An effort to force up phlegm from the throat, accompanied with noise.

A small board, with a handle on the under side, to hold mortar.

To catch, or attempt to catch, birds by means of hawks trained for the purpose, and let loose on the prey; to practice falconry.

To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk; - generally with at; as, to hawk at flies.

To clear the throat with an audible sound by forcing an expiratory current of air through the narrow passage between the depressed soft palate and the root of the tongue, thus aiding in the removal of foreign substances.

To raise by hawking, as phlegm.

To offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle; as, to hawk goods or pamphlets.

Diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

An advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations

A square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar

Sell or offer for sale from place to place

Hunt with hawks;

Clear mucus or food from one's throat;

A Hawk is a bird of prey known for its robust build and keen eyesight.

Hawk encompasses a wide variety of species, displaying diverse hunting habits.

Hawks, generally, are not migratory and often defend a specific territory.

Hawks often perch and utilize powerful flights to pounce on their prey on the ground.

Falconry is a sport in which trained Falcons (and sometimes Hawks) are used to hunt.

Falcons typically hunt by diving at high speeds to capture prey in the air.

A Falcon is a bird of prey known for its speed and precise hunting abilities.

Yes, Hawks are typically very territorial, especially during breeding seasons.

Yes, both Falcons and Hawks belong to the raptor family, but they are different genera.

Some Falcon species migrate, while others do not.

Falcons primarily prey on other birds, utilizing their speed and aerial agility.

A Hawk is a typically robust bird of prey, known for its powerful flight and sharp eyesight.

Yes, though Falcons are more common, some Hawks are also used in falconry.

Hawks generally hunt small mammals, birds, and insects.

The conservation status varies among species of Falcons and Hawks.