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Birds of prey or predatory birds, also known as raptors, are hypercarnivorous bird species that actively hunt and feed on other vertebrates (mainly mammals, reptiles and other smaller birds). In addition to speed and strength, these predators have keen eyesight for detecting prey from a distance or during flight, strong feet with sharp talons ...
- Red-tailed Hawk. Buteo jamaicensis. Length: 18-26 in / 45-65 cm. Weight: 1.5-3.5 lbs. / 700-1600 g. Wingspan: 43-55 in / 110-140 cm. Red-tailed Hawks are probably the type of hawk that people are most familiar with.
- Sharp-shinned Hawk. Accipiter striatus. Length: 9-13.5 inches / 23-37 cm. Weight: 3-8 oz / 82-220 g. Wingspan: 16.5-26.5 inches / 42-68 cm. Sharp-shinned Hawks are one of the smallest birds of prey in the United States.
- Cooper’s Hawk. Accipiter cooperii. Length: 13.5-20 in / 35-50 cm. Weight: 8-24 oz / 220-680 g. Wingspan: 24.5-35.5 in / 62-90 cm. These large raptors are commonly found in North America in the woods or on the edge of fields.
- Northern Goshawk. Accipiter gentilis. Length: 16-27 in / 41-69 cm. Weight: 22-50 oz / 630-1400 g. Wingspan: 35-50 in / 89-127 cm. Northern Goshawks are secretive birds that are hard to see, as these birds of prey prefer living in large forests away from civilization.
May 17, 2024 · Learn about the two orders of birds of prey: raptors and owls, and their features, habitats, and diversity. Find out how they hunt, feed, and adapt to their environments.
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- Eagles. Golden eagle. Harpy eagle. Bald eagle. White-tailed eagle. Steller’s sea eagle. Steppe eagle. Tawny eagle. Black eagle. Black hawk-eagle. Pygmy eagle. Booted eagle.
- Buzzards. Red-tailed hawk. Common buzzard. Red-shouldered hawk. Broad-winged hawk. Swainson’s hawk. Red-backed hawk. Grey hawk. Ferruginous hawk. Grey-lined hawk. Zone-tailed hawk.
- Harriers. Montagu’s harrier. Hen harrier. Northern harrier. Western marsh harrier. Eastern marsh harrier. African marsh harrier. Swamp harrier. Papuan harrier. Malagasy harrier.
- Kites. Black kite. Red kite. Swallow-tailed kite. White-tailed kite. Black-shouldered kite. Mississippi kite. Brahminy kite. Whistling kite. Black-eared kite. Black-winged kite.
- What bird of prey have you spotted? ‘Birds of prey’ are large, predatory bird species that have hooked bills, sharp talons, strong feet, and keen eyesight and hearing.
- Sparrowhawk. Where: Variety of habitats, including gardens, across the UK. Description: Small. Males have blue-grey backs and white underparts with orange barring.
- Buzzard. Where: Grassland, farmland and woodland across the UK. Description: Medium. Brown plumage, broad wings and a short tail. ©Chris Lawrence. ©Bob Coyle.
- Red kite. Where: Woodland and farmland mainly in Wales and South East England. Description: Large. Reddish-brown plumage, black-tipped wings with white patches underneath, and a forked tail.
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2 days ago · Adult golden eagle in flight. The golden eagle ( Aquila chrysaetos) is one of North America’s largest bird of prey and an impressive hunter and flier. Adults can measure up to 33 inches long and weigh over 13 pounds, with a 6-foot wingspan. Both males and females are primarily dark brown in color.
