Human: What are the breeding habits of hawks? Assistant: 
Hawks typically breed during the late winter and early spring seasons. They mate for life and often return to the same nesting site year after year. The female usually lays two to four eggs, which are incubated for 28 to 35 days. The young hawks will begin to fly at 8 to 10 weeks of age and will typically stay with their parents until they are ready to be independent.