Hawks are adept hunters and can swoop down, grab a pigeon and be gone in a split second. ... However, there are some techniques you can employ to ward off hawks from your feathered pigeon friends. Take down bird feeders for backyard pigeons for a few days. Hawks will perch nearby feeders waiting for easy prey.

What bird of prey would kill a pigeon?

Peregrines and sparrowhawks will kill racing pigeons and can cause injury or disruption to flocks.

How do hawks kill pigeons?

They live in forested areas but can still hunt at high speed, being able to use its broad wings to weave in and out of trees. They also catch prey on the wing so pigeons in flight are threatened with the goshawk's long legs and super sharp talons.