What is a common reason hawks are lost?

• A. They refuse to fly
• B. Following instincts after quarry
• C. Lack of training equipment
• D. Unable to land safely

Answer: (B)

Hawks are lost mainly because they follow their hunting instinct after quarry. When a bird detects scent or sight of prey, it may instinctively chase it, even if it’s far from the handler. That intense drive to pursue can carry the hawk away from home territory and beyond recall, making it easy for the bird to become lost. This is a common risk in falconry, and training focuses on strengthening recall and controlling the bird’s focus during hunting.

Refusing to fly, lack of equipment, or not landing safely aren’t the typical causes of a hawk going missing; they reflect other training or safety issues, not the instinct-driven pursuit of quarry.