hen hawk

• Nom courant d'un oiseau de proie, plus précisément d'un autour ou d'une buse qui chasse les poules et autres volailles ; utilisé aussi au sens figuré pour décrire une personne qui s'en prend aux faibles ou aux vulnérables.

A common name for a bird of prey, specifically a hawk that preys on chickens and other domestic fowl; also used figuratively to describe a person who preys on the weak or vulnerable.

1. Bird of preyB2formalamerican

   A common name for certain hawks that prey on poultry and small birds, especially the Cooper's hawk or the northern goshawk.

   autour des poulaillers

   • The hen hawk circled above the farm, looking for chickens.
   • Farmers often try to scare away hen hawks to protect their flocks.
   • A hen hawk is known for its swift and agile flight.