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Learn the common BIRDS OF PREY that can be found in the United States, and how to identify them. How many of these birds have YOU seen?
- 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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- Caracaras. The caracaras are raptors that usually feed by scavenging and the red-throated caracara being a well-known exception. Even though they belong to the Falconidae Family, they are relatively slower than their evolutionary relatives the Falcons.
- Falcons. Falcons are some of the most widespread raptors with a range that covers most of the regions of the world. Ornithologists estimate that there are approximately 40 distinct species of falcons spread across the world.
- Harriers. Harrier is a term that is applied to some hawks which are members of the Circinae subfamily. One of the defining traits of harriers is that they hunt distinctly by soaring close to the ground and capturing their prey that usually varies from small rodents such as rats and mice to reptiles such as snakes and other small birds.
- Buzzards. The term buzzard is applied to some species of raptors such as the Archer's buzzard, the Madagascar buzzard, the long-legged buzzard, and the augur buzzard.
North America has 40 birds of prey that have been spotted here which includes owls, eagles, hawks, vultures, falcons, kites, and osprey. Birds of prey hunt and eat other animals, mainly mammals, reptiles, and smaller birds, but some also hunt fish.
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Birds of prey, also known as raptors, are majestic birds with sharp talons, mighty wings, and keen eyesight. What sets birds of prey apart from other birds is that they hunt and feed on other animals. This guide will help you identify the ten types of birds of prey with information and pictures for each bird.
