History of Hawk in Timeline
Hawks are birds of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae. They exhibit a broad distribution across the globe, inhabiting every continent with the exception of Antarctica. Their classification as birds of prey signifies their predatory behavior and adaptations for hunting, reflecting their ecological role in various ecosystems worldwide. The widespread presence of hawks underscores their adaptability to diverse environments and their importance in maintaining ecological balance.
February 2005: Hawks Named Among Most Intelligent Birds
In February 2005, ornithologist Louis Lefebvre announced a method for measuring avian intelligence based on innovation in feeding habits, and hawks were subsequently identified as among the most intelligent birds based on this scale.
2005: Proposed Subfamily Reclassification
In 2005, Lerner and Mindell proposed reclassifying eagles and sea-eagles into the subfamilies Aquilinae and Haliaaetinae, which would leave only buteonine hawks/buzzards in Buteoninae.
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