How did "war hawks" get their name?

Question

The so called "war hawks" were not fighting birds.

Answer 1

War Hawk is a term originally used to describe a member of the House of Representatives of the Twelfth Congress of the United States who advocated going to war against Great Britain in the War of 1812. The term has evolved into an informal Americanism used to describe a political stance of preparedness for aggression, by diplomatic and ultimately military means, against others to improve the standing of their own government, country, or organization. The term is an allusion to the hawk (a bird of prey), and is usually contrasted with the term dovish, which alludes to the more peaceful doves.

Modern usage
The term War Hawk (or warhawk or hawk) has been used to describe politicians with "hawkish" positions on warfare. It is sometimes extended to describe a tough stance on other issues, such as "deficit hawk" for someone who puts a high priority on reducing the United States' federal budget deficit. A pejorative variation is "Chickenhawk," used to belittle people who endorse war but avoid military service themselves.

Answer 2

The different birds carry with them certain symbolisms:
Eagle - represent power
Hawk - represent war
Dove - represent peace
Chicken - represent cowardice
Stork - represent fertility (procreation)

Answer 3

Hawks are aggressive and territorial.

I love Hawks, especially American hawks.

Answer 4

Hawks eat the chickens.

Answer 5

From sending guys like me to fight their wars for them.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Warhawk Bird