Yes, some large hawks can lift a full-sized duck. Hawks are powerful raptors with strong talons and wings adapted for carrying prey. While they typically hunt smaller animals, species such as the red-tailed hawk, ferruginous hawk, and golden eagle are capable of taking down prey weighing several pounds.
A duck usually weighs between 2 and 4 pounds, though larger species can reach 10 pounds. When a hawk catches a duck, it grips the body with its talons and flies to a nearby perch to feed.