PUC- Institute of Foreign Languages Effective Academic Writing

Instructor: Mr. LAZAROV VLADIMIR

Student’s name: VONG Sovanraksa

Compare between Owl and Hawk

Feature Owl Hawk

Picture

Head Large, round, disc-shaped Smaller, flattened

Eyes Large, forward-facing Smaller, lateral
Neck Highly flexible, 270° rotation Limited flexibility, 90°
rotation
Body Stocky, compact Streamlined
Claws Powerful, grasping Sharp, curved
Flight Silent, powerful Agile, soaring
Vocalizations Hoots, screeches, whistles High-pitched calls, screams
Coloration Cryptic, browns, greys, black Wider range, browns,
greys, reds, whites

Owls and hawks have distinct physical differences, such as large, round heads with forward-
facing eyes, flexible necks, stocky bodies with broad wings and short tails, and powerful claws.
These differences reflect their different hunting strategies. Owls are nocturnal predators, using
their large eyes and flexible necks to approach prey undetected. Hawks, on the other hand, are
diurnal predators, hunting through soaring and gliding through the air, using their excellent
eyesight and powerful claws to spot and capture prey from a distance.

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