Which hawk has the proportionally largest foot size?

The sharp-shinned hawk is known for having proportionally larger feet compared to its body size relative to other hawks. This adaptation is crucial for its hunting style, as sharp-shinned hawks often rely on agility and speed to capture small birds in forested environments. Their feet are designed to effectively grasp and secure prey, allowing them to be efficient hunters in their preferred habitats.

The red-tailed hawk, while larger in overall size, does not have the same proportional foot size relative to its body as the sharp-shinned hawk. Kestrels, being a smaller falcon species, have smaller feet that are suited for hunting small insects and rodents rather than birds. The golden eagle, despite being a larger bird with powerful feet for capturing larger prey, does not have the same proportionate foot size when compared to its larger body as seen in the sharp-shinned hawk.