True or False: Male hawks are generally larger than female hawks.

In the world of raptors, particularly among hawks, it is commonly observed that female hawks are generally larger than their male counterparts. This size difference is known as sexual dimorphism, which is a characteristic seen in many bird species, where females are larger than males. This phenomenon is often attributed to the reproductive roles of the sexes; larger females are better equipped for nesting and raising young. In the case of hawks, females tend to have more mass and size, which can provide advantages in terms of energy storage and successful breeding.

The statement asserting that male hawks are generally larger than females is indeed false because it contradicts this biological trend. While there may be exceptions in specific species and individual cases, the general rule holds true across a variety of hawk species, making the correct response that male hawks are not larger than female hawks.