Any of the North American hawk species (Cooper's hawk, sharp-shinned hawk and red-tailed hawk), or counterparts elsewhere, mistakenly believed to be pests
{i} any of the several hawks that prey on chickens, hen hawk; (Slang) person who has never served in the army but favors aggressive or warlike political policy to carry through a foreign policy; (Vulgar Slang) older man who searches for boys or young men as his sexual partners