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I think because back in the day falcons and eagles were known as hunting birds no after their size. And their claws are very sharp. He prob thought that the bird was going for his neck which wasn't fully covered..

tru but physically it wouldn't be possible for a bird to kill a grown man at that size. he acted like a man child lol. but then again, this is a story with magic n shit so anything is possible ig?

I mean hawkes are known for how they catch their prey, swift and quick. A swipe on a person's jugular can easily kill a person. Their talons aren't to be undermined even if they're at that size.