One of the smallest hawk species found in the United States and Canada is the sharp-shinned hawk. These birds occur in a wide range of woodland and forest habitats, including the boreal forests of Denali. These hawks have a unique hunting method where they hide under cover of the forest in order to surprise and capture their prey by flying quickly through dense vegetation. Sharp-shinned hawks migrate south for the winter, and are easiest to see in the fall in Denali where they prey on small songbirds such as warblers and sparrows.