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I want to appreciate the beauty of all creatures, yet the hawks flying overhead while I have my 5lb puppy dog outside is scaring me. What vocalization do these birds make and what is their territory? Any suggestions to protecting my beloved pet?
It is extremely rare that a hawk will attack a dog or cat. I have not been able to find any evidence of confirmed attacks. It might happen, but it would be VERY unusual. Especially if the dog is in a backyard. Their (hawk)territory is very large - several square miles - and their voice depends on what species they are. But even the biggest hawks can only lift about 2-3 pounds at most. Roger Lederer at Ornithology.com
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Roger Lederer
Expertise
Any and all about WILD birds - the science of ornithology. Information about birdwatching, ecology, conservation, migration, behavior, banding, rehabilitation, feeding, songs, binoculars, identification, and careers in ornithology. No questions about pet or caged birds, please.
Experience
Have a PhD and over forty years as a professional ornithologist - research, teaching, author, speaker, webmaster of Ornithology.com . Have written thirty scientific papers, three bird field guides, a textbook in ecology and two recent books entitled "Amazing Birds" and "Birds of New England". Have traveled to over 90 countries watching birds.
Education/Credentials
PhD in Zoology/Ornithology; Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences; former Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, Chico
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