Which of the following is an example of a raptor?

• A. Pigeon
• B. Eagle
• C. Hawk
• D. Penguin

Answer: (C)

Raptors are birds of prey equipped with sharp talons and a hooked beak, built for catching and tearing apart other animals. A hawk fits this description perfectly: it hunts with keen eyesight, grabs prey with strong talons, and uses its hooked beak to tear flesh. Pigeons are primarily seed eaters and don’t hunt with raptor-style talons or beaks. Penguins are adapted for swimming and catching fish underwater rather than pursuing land or air prey. Eagles are also birds of prey, but within this set, the hawk is a classic, readily recognizable example of a raptor.