What are the differences between hawks and falcons?

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Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) with wings spread and talons extended, preparing to land against a pale blue sky.

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)

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Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) with wings spread and talons extended, preparing to land against a pale blue sky.

Bird of prey: red-tailed hawk

Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) preparing to land. This North American...

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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)

Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)

The world's fastest bird is the peregrine falcon, which can reach speeds of more...

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