Rapace.
Any of various small to medium-sized birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, other than eagles, kites, ospreys, and vultures.
The name is used especially to describe the genera Accipiter and Buteo. Hawks have short, rounded wings compared with falcons, and keen eyesight.
1. An advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations; SYN. war hawk.
2. Diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail.