

A tightly cropped portrait captures a hawk's intense gaze against a solid black background. The hawk, whose head is angled downward, is positioned on the right side of the frame. Its plumage is a mix of light brown and gray, with dark linear markings tracing each feather. The most striking feature is its dark eye, which reflects a vivid blue, drawing the viewer's attention. Below the eye, a transition to paler gray and white feathers leads to the raptor's yellow-tinged dark beak. The darkness of the background heightens the contrast, emphasizing the bird's texture and the intricate patterns of its feathers.