Similar to the eagle, the hawk is a bird of prey with strong characteristics and a great deal of symbolism. Knowing anything about the hawk, you know that this bird is not one to be trifled with. They have sharp beaks and talons and are one of the most skilled hunters on the planet. That right there is enough for many to know they want to get this bird tattooed on their body. Before you do it, you should get to know the hawk a little better.

The hawk is a powerful symbol and it’s not for the faint of heart. If you are looking for something delicate, go with a flower tattoo or a heart. If you are looking for a tattoo that says a little more about your powerful mind and body, get a hawk tattoo.

In this post we are going to talk about the hawk and give you some facts, so you can understand why the hawk tattoo is so popular. We will also discuss the symbolism behind the hawk tattoo and what it means to those folks that have it tattooed on their body. In addition, we’ll look at a few variations of the hawk tattoo and go over the meaning of those. By the time you are done reading this, you should feel more confident about getting a hawk tattoo for yourself.

About the Hawk

Hawk is a term that is used to group the birds of prey in the Falconiformes order. Hawks can be found on every continent except Antarctica and there are about 270 species of this magnificent bird. They live in many types of habitat including the rainforest, marshes, grasslands, forests, mountains, prairies, coastal regions and open savannas. There are some species that are endangered, including Cooper’s Hawk, because of pollution. The chemicals in the environment can destroy eggs. In addition to chemical pollution, the hawk’s nesting areas are being destroyed.

Depending on the species of hawk, the can grow up to 5 pounds or be as small as 4 ounces. The females are generally larger than the male. When talking about the bigger species of hawk (like a Rough-legged Hawk) they can have a wingspan of 55 inches while reaching a length of 22 inches.