American Hawk is a term used to refer to two species of birds of prey found in North America: the Caracara (8 letters) and the Redtail (7 letters). Both birds are members of the Accipitridae family, which includes hawks, eagles, and kites. The Caracara is a large bird with a distinctive crest and a black and white plumage, while the Redtail is a medium-sized hawk with a reddish-brown tail and a brown and white plumage. Both species are found throughout the continent, but the Caracara is more common in the southern United States, while the Redtail is more common in the northern United States.