Bears are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and animals. While their diet primarily consists of berries, nuts, fish, and small mammals, they are opportunistic feeders and will eat whatever is available to them.
Hawks, being birds of prey, are not typically on a bear’s menu. However, if a bear comes across a dead or injured hawk, it might eat it. Bears are not known to actively hunt hawks, as hawks are fast and can fly away from danger. In most cases, bears and hawks do not interact directly, and their paths rarely cross in a way that would lead to predation.
In summary, while bears might eat a hawk if the opportunity arises, it is not a common occurrence. Bears generally prefer easier and more accessible food sources.