How are accipiters typically described?

How are accipiters typically described?

• A. Large ground-dwelling hawks that eat mammals
• B. Short-winged, long-tailed woodland hawks that eat mostly other birds
• C. Birds of prey that primarily feed on fish
• D. Birds with long wings and broad tails that hunt at night

Answer: (B)

Accipiters are built for maneuvering through forests to catch other birds. Their short wings and long tails give them exceptional turning ability and control in dense cover, which suits a woodland hunting style focused on avian prey. Because of this adaptation, they are described as short-winged, long-tailed woodland hawks that eat mostly other birds. In contrast, hawks with long wings and broad tails rely more on soaring in open country, those that fish prey on fish, and night-hunting birds are typically owls.

Accipiters are built for maneuvering through forests to catch other birds. Their short wings and long tails give them exceptional turning ability and control in dense cover, which suits a woodland hunting style focused on avian prey. Because of this adaptation, they are described as short-winged, long-tailed woodland hawks that eat mostly other birds. In contrast, hawks with long wings and broad tails rely more on soaring in open country, those that fish prey on fish, and night-hunting birds are typically owls.